Yearly Archives: 2021
New report reveals global banks continue to support fossil fuels through policy and direct...
Central banks around the world continue to support fossil fuels despite promises to align their operations with climate goals. A new report,...
‘Now the Senate must act’: Progressives applaud House passage of John Lewis voting rights...
“As long as we let the filibuster stand, this necessary bill will be stuck in the Senate,” warned Congresswoman Jayapal. “It’s your right to vote or the filibuster.”
Methane leaking from dozens of oil and gas sites in Romania, adding to a...
A new investigation using optical gas cameras finds leaking methane at oil and gas sites in Romania. The documentation could put additional pressure on Europe to crack down on emissions of this greenhouse gas.
What a truly humanitarian response in Afghanistan would look like
While there are no guarantees of success in the short-term, here are five proven steps that can be taken to mitigate violence as the Taliban consolidate power.
It’s time to reassess our relationship with Israel
Biden can’t say he’s putting human rights first and then welcome a prime minister who boasts about war crimes to the White House.
Look! Take an Afghander at that perennial FUBAR
We see exactly what we see in Afghanistan right now, the logical mess at the end of nearly two decades of mistakes compounding mistakes.
Why America needs union workers to rebuild the nation’s infrastructure
America has an unprecedented opportunity to harness that skill and passion to build not only better infrastructure but also a stronger, more prosperous country.
Biden administration to keep Trump-era removal of the gray wolf from the Endangered Species...
“It’s shocking that Biden officials are backing Trump’s ruthless decision to strip protections from wolves.”
Will Senate Democrats stoop to confirming Rahm Emanuel as ambassador?
Despite the pressure for party-line conformity, Democratic support for the nomination could fracture in the Senate.
Anger mounts at handful of right-wing Dems still threatening to kill $3.5 trillion plan
“Can’t be long ’til Trump tweets out his support” for the conservative House Democrats, said progressive Rep. Mark Pocan.