Saturday, July 25, 2026

US munitions in deadly Gaza strikes: Amnesty International calls for war crimes investigation

Amnesty International's investigation reveals US-made weapons in Israeli air strikes on Gaza, killing civilians and igniting calls for a war crimes probe.

How worker solidarity protects what’s left of the middle class

Union contracts provide decent wages and benefits along with safe working conditions, retirement security and a means for workers to stand up for themselves.

‘We’re going to get this done’: US Senate takes crucial step toward codifying same-sex...

"Today's bipartisan Senate vote gets us closer to protecting that right. The Respect for Marriage Act protects all couples under law—I urge Congress to send the bill to my desk so I can make it law."

Biden signs ADVANCE Act to boost nuclear power amid controversy over safety and regulation

President Biden’s signing of the ADVANCE Act aims to accelerate nuclear power development for clean energy and jobs, but critics warn of safety and regulatory issues.

Surging methane crisis: 2023 emissions flout global climate commitments, IEA warns

Despite global vows to cut greenhouse gases, methane emissions from the energy sector hover near all-time highs, challenging the effectiveness of international commitments.

Political attack ads become fixture of politics in US

Political ads are now appearing far more than ever. 

High levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in Great Lakes put consumption of fish and drinking...

In Michigan alone, about one out of every three water bodies tested has a PFAS fish consumption advisory.

How Pope Francis divinized Palestinian suffering: The Gaza Pietà

Although he appealed to international law in this passage, he was pessimistic that war is ever compatible with it.

World’s 500 richest people gained $1.2 trillion in wealth in 2019: Analysis

"A small handful of billionaires should not be able to accumulate more money than they could spend in 10 lifetimes while millions of Americans are living in poverty and dying because they can't afford healthcare."

Sanders tied for first with Biden in Nevada while Warren edges Bernie for second...

New figures help confirm Democratic primary race solidifying into three-way contest.