Monday, September 14, 2026

Trump campaign struck deal with media company for more favorable coverage

The campaign reportedly traded access for interviews broadcast without commentary.
Construction along the Keystone XL pipeline.

Progressive Briefing for Tuesday, September 11

Native American tribes sue Trump over Keystone XL. Japan aims to overthrow whaling ban, and more.

Republicans, complicit in mass shootings, aiding & abetting domestic terrorists

We're going to find out before long, not whether America is an exceptional, indispensable nation but, rather, whether it can still be called a civilized nation.
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‘The opioid crisis isn’t white:’ How the lethal epidemic affects communities of color

"Especially in the last few years, if you look at the rates of increase of opioid overdose death rates, we find that especially black Americans have had a stark increase in the death rates compared to other groups – in fact, more than white Americans."

Over 120 lawmakers call for an end to restrictions on gun violence research

The lawmakers want changes “that could help prevent gun violence while still protecting the rights of law-abiding gun owners.”

The entropy wars

Five financial uncertainties of 2018 (so far).

Economics 101 and robotics

Regardless of how our society develops, the important thing is for all of us to care for those who are living.

Whatever you paid to watch Netflix last month was more than it paid in...

"When hugely profitable corporations avoid tax, that means smaller businesses and working families must make up the difference."

The healing power of art from ancient times to now

As scientific research suggests, it can actually lower the stress hormone cortisol, which in the system too often can lead to a myriad of degenerative illnesses.

A year of Resistance – and why I’m hopeful for 2018

Americans from all walks of life are now awake to the threats this administration poses to our democracy, our health, our climate and basic human rights.