Saturday, November 14, 2026

Why the climate movement is actually close to winning

Putting their work in the context of the MAP’s eight stages suggests there is more reason for hope than some realize.

‘Disconnection crisis’: Heatwaves and rising energy costs put low-income Americans at risk

The report, released by EPC and NEADA, warns that many low-income people face the prospect of extreme heat inside their own homes.

Bernie Sanders Releases Powerful New Video Fighting Exploitation

If elected president, Sanders promises to do everything in his power to put an end to the exploitation of both migrant and domestic workers.

US Senate confirms Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court

Jackson will become the first Black woman and public defender to serve in 233 years.

Climate denier Lamar Smith holds rare congressional hearing on geoengineering

“Geoengineering is not a silver bullet, and treating it as one could greatly increase already severe climate change risks.”

Stand Your Ground, Unless You’re A Battered Woman

Cherelle and Marissa are just two of the 12.7 million people in the U.S. who are physically abused, raped or stalked by their partners annually.

Israeli tanks and bulldozers attack UN convoy during critical polio vaccination effort in Gaza

Israeli tanks and bulldozers terrorize UN staff on a humanitarian mission to support polio vaccinations, raising doubts about Israel’s commitment to deconfliction agreements.

Second Officer Acquitted in Freddie Gray Trial

Although Officer Caesar Goodson Jr. failed to put a seatbelt on Gray and ignored multiple requests for medical attention, he has become the second Baltimore police officer acquitted of all criminal charges against him.

The Sanders Endorsement and the Political Revolution

The next step is to work to ensure that Donald Trump is routed in 2016, and to use the Democratic platform as the minimum standard that all Democratic candidates must endorse.