Yearly Archives: 2021
Why does Congress fight over childcare but not F-35s?
As some in Congress continue to ask how we can afford to take care of our children or ensure future life on this planet, progressives in Congress must not only call for taxing the rich but cutting the Pentagon
Biden gives Democrats a green light to weaken the filibuster for debt ceiling votes
“Do it, Democrats,” said one progressive organizer.
NJ cops kill man who called 911 concerning trespassers
“When the entire investigation is complete, the case will be presented to a grand jury, typically consisting of 16 to 23 citizens, to make the ultimate decision regarding whether criminal charges will be filed.”
Why America needs a national program of paid sick and family leave
America remains the only major industrialized country without a universal paid leave program.
First major Second Amendment case before the Supreme Court in over a decade could...
The ruling will underscore the significance of their presence on the court.
The least sympathetic people in the entire world?
They just may be the super rich who’ve bought mega-million condos in midtown Manhattan’s now infamous needle towers.
How to turn off the tap on plastic waste
Erica Cirino’s new book, Thicker Than Water, examines the plastic pollution crisis — and its solutions — from oilfield to landfill.
Why the far right’s use of nonviolent action should be questioned
Research shows why right-wing actors trying to reap the tactical benefits of nonviolent action often fail to meet its standards.
Price spikes puncture fracking’s promise to keep natural gas prices low
After a decade spent stoking demand for “abundant” natural gas, the U.S. now sits more exposed than ever to the fossil fuel’s wild price swings. Oil and gas advocates want you to blame wind and solar energy.
Never having to say you’re sorry
No accountability and no apologies...