Yearly Archives: 2021
Campaigners claim ‘historic win’ as France found guilty of climate inaction
Today the Paris administrative court concluded France has failed to do enough to meet its own commitments on the climate crisis and is legally responsible for the ensuing ecological damage.
Slave-built infrastructure still creates wealth in US, suggesting reparations should cover past harms and...
Recognizing that enslaved men, women and children built many of the cities, rail lines and ports that fuel the American economy is a necessary part of any such accounting.
The origin of Black History Month—and why it still matters
There is no more powerful force than a people steeped in their history.
The (revealing) short squeeze: Populism comes for Wall Street?
“We don’t have billionaires to bail us out when we mess up our portfolio risk and a position goes against us.”
New bill to push Biden to declare national climate emergency
“Scientists and experts are clear, this is a climate emergency and we need to take action.”
Former California mayor charged in corruption probe
“No one is above the law. Public officials should be working to benefit the people, not their own bank account.”
In powerful speeches to Congress, AOC & Rashida Tlaib demand accountability for Capitol attack
“Some are already demanding that we move on or, worse, attempting to minimize, discredit or belittle the accounts of survivors.”
‘A day peace activists… Have been waiting for’: Biden vows to curb us support...
“This decision is the result of years of activism from Yemeni Americans and grassroots activists all over the world. Congrats to lovers of peace everywhere who know #YemenCantWait.”
Bakken oil trains unsafe at any speed due to volatile oil
North Dakota's top oil regulator is trying to convince legislators in Washington state that a proposal they're considering to reduce the volatility of Bakken crude oil transported by rail is not supported by science.
Toxic metals contaminate all baby foods tested: New government report
"The FDA must set standards and regulate this industry much more closely, starting now.”