Monthly Archives: October 2021
The embarrassment of riches
The wealthy rob governments of at least $200 billion a year in lost tax revenues. It's time to force them to pay up.
Biden admin plans major offshore wind expansion
“This is reliable, clean, renewable energy that can help support our country as we go on and provide a good future for our kids.”
“People vs. Fossil fuels”: Over 530 arrested in historic Indigenous-led climate protests in D.C.
“We wanted to bring the frontlines to his doorstep to let him see that we are very serious about climate change and declaring a climate emergency.”
Big oil to testify before Congress, new report confirms
“What we need from the fossil fuel industry is complete cooperation with our investigation, so the American people can understand the role the industry played in fueling the climate crisis.”
Senate to vote on the Freedom to Vote Act next week
“To pass meaningful legislation, we must put aside our differences and find the common ground within our party.”
How celebrities are reconnecting with their hometowns to boost progressive local candidates
Since its founding in 2017, the Hometown Project has helped more than 125 down-ballot candidates stand out.
‘Striketober’ in full swing as nearly 100,000 workers authorize work stoppages
“You might say workers have declared a national general strike until they get better pay and improved working conditions,” said former Labor Secretary Robert Reich.
The general strike of 2021
Corporate America wants to frame this as a “labor shortage.” Wrong.
Why activism needs to be part of any meaningful climate education
Simply teaching kids about the science of the climate crisis isn’t enough. To prevent feelings of disempowerment, they need to see how they can make a meaningful impact.
This year’s e-waste to outweigh Great Wall of China
2021’s mountain of waste didn’t grow out of nowhere.