Wednesday, November 4, 2026

After Lula, what’s next for Brazil?

The dream of more just and equal societies that the far from radical Lula represented for many seems further away than ever.

US Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services becomes multi million-dollar federal wildlife-killing program

"The Department of Agriculture needs to get out of the wildlife-slaughter business."

The 2018 midterms: A referendum on regime change

If the midterm elections do not lead to a change of course, the world’s oldest, richest, and most powerful republic will find itself teetering on the brink of regime change.

Former police sergeant charged with excessive force and falsifying report

If convicted of the falsification of records charge, Sgt. Robert George could receive up to 20 years.

Democrats side with banks and approve Volcker Rule Regulation Harmonization Act

From lobbying disclosures, it shows that American Bankers Association have lobbied on the Volcker Rule in both the House and Senate this past year.

The hard truth about Trump and change

We need to tackle these problems head-on.

Federal Court rules against Trump administration’s attempt to rollback Corporate Average Fuel Economy targets

The court's ruling upheld the higher fine currently in place for automakers who manufacture "gas guzzlers."

Missouri Governor indicted on another felony charge

While investigating the governor’s alleged crimes, a Missouri House committee is deciding whether or not to proceed with impeaching Greitens.

Earth Day: Conflict over the future of the planet

The environmental crisis and the mishandling of climate change are issues that are going to make the 2020s a decade of transformational change.
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Can Trump fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller?

If Rosenstein refused, Trump could fire Rosenstein, and direct the next official in line to fire Mueller.