Thursday, June 18, 2026

In this time of crisis, we need to keep our eyes open

Both eyes open. Look for potential threats coming from all sides. Be prepared to change course at a moment’s notice.

Let’s reframe individual action as political strategy

“Minimum Viable Planet” is a weeklyish commentary about climateish stuff, and how to keep it together in a world gone mad.

Witnessing the demise of the principles of ethics and morality in the America of...

What is happening to America and its people?
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WATCH: John Oliver Blasts Republicans for Failing to do Their Job

John Oliver couldn't help tearing the GOP apart for their actions following Justice Scalia's death.

Progressive Briefing for Monday, July 9, 2018

Trump freezes Obamacare payment program, Starbucks says goodbye to plastic straws, Colorado schools are arming teachers with no state oversight, and more.
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Extreme weather is exploding around the world. Why isn’t the media talking about climate...

We host a panel discussion on the media’s role in the climate change crisis, the fossil fuel industry and global warming-fueled extreme weather across the globe.

Progressive Briefing for Wednesday, September 5

Women's March disrupts Kavanaugh hearing, Senator Jon Kyl replaces McCain, Rahm Emanuel not seeking re-election, and more.

America’s great strike waves have shaped the country. We can unleash another.

Erik Loomis’ "A History of America in Ten Strikes" is a powerful reminder of the need for worker militancy.

By forgiving warrants and fines, communities give people a fresh start

“The intersection of criminal justice and employment became very real in that moment – criminal justice being a barrier to employment.”
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Pandemic of hate: Anti-Asian racism during COVID-19

When Trump calls coronavirus the ‘China Virus’ he INTENTIONALLY stirs up racism against Asian Americans.