Saturday, July 18, 2026

In the First Debate, The People’s Issues Came Second

We got a show. But not the answers we deserve.

Kavanaugh accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, willing to testify before Senate: Attorney

"She's willing to do whatever it takes to get her story forth."

Republican judge blocks student debt relief rule before it’s finalized, delaying relief for millions

The Biden administration has been working to alleviate the burden of student loans, especially for long-term borrowers who have been repaying loans for decades.

Why the Sanders-Warren plan for Puerto Rico is a model for climate legislation

To repair after disasters – and prevent future ones – we can’t be afraid to spend public money on things people need.

The American Dream is alive and well – in China

In the 21st century, it is time to upgrade our economic model from one of feudal exploitation to a cooperative democracy that recognizes the needs, contributions and inalienable rights of all participants.

Why more environmental justice organizations must join the call for a militarism-free future

An open letter initiated by CODEPINK urges the world to take the arduous baby step of recognizing the deadly intersection of war and environmental destruction.

The arsenal of genocide: The US weapons that are destroying Gaza

Our government has delayed a planeload or two of bombs and issued a report that fails to hold either the U.S. or Israel accountable for their war crimes.

They’re talking a better game, but will the Democrats fight?

Although it may make some conflict-avoidant Democrats uncomfortable to admit it, they – and all of us – have a war to win.

How $9 billion from taxpayers fueled plastics production – and illegal pollution

A new report estimates the public cost of underwriting U.S. plastics industry growth and the environmental violations that followed.