Yearly Archives: 2021
6 Capitol police officers suspended for involvement in Capitol riots
29 others remain under investigation for their roles during the Capitol riots on January 6.
US approves of expansion of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary in Gulf of...
The Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary will now include portions of 14 additional reefs and banks in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico, representing approximately a 104 square mile increase in area.
US officially rejoins Paris agreement
This is considered a symbolic and important step toward the aggressive action required to stem the tide of climate change.
US farmers and food justice groups declare ‘solidarity’ with Indian farmer protests
"India's farmers have mobilized to create one of the world's most vibrant protests in history."
The global cry for change
Billions of people throughout the world are desperate for change, for freedom, social justice, greater democracy and environmental action.
Texas power crisis: Three causes, what we can learn
A power crisis in Texas caused by severe winter weather exposed the need for a climate-resilient system.
Reasons for optimism? President Biden’s first month
Considering what we might have expected from his long and often troubling record in government, Biden’s tone and actions so far should give American progressives some reason for cautious optimism during this very difficult time.
Youth climate activists will not stop fighting their climate case – even after 9th...
“The 9th Circuit has deprived people in that Circuit the ability to seek a resolution of a real controversy with their government.”
How corporations try to divide and exploit America’s workers
“These companies are not going to give you everything out of the goodness of their hearts. They start sweating when they see you standing together.”
New economic study ‘demolishes’ myth about student debt parroted by Joe Biden
“The vast majority of borrowers that benefit from forgiveness hail from low- and lower-income communities,” the study’s authors affirmed.