Thursday, July 30, 2026

Did Obama just stop Trump’s Muslim registry?

Had the Obama administration not dismantled the program Trump would have been able to use the framework to screen and track visa-holders easily.

Trump’s attack on the freedom of the press

Historically, these 4 techniques have been used by demagogues to erode the freedom and independence of the press.

In North Carolina, hope amidst political chaos

Republicans in North Carolina are doing everything they can to take away the rights of minorities.

Bernie Sanders: “We need to change the electoral college”

Many politicians are disappointed in the election process and the electoral college this year.

Obama banned Arctic and Atlantic offshore drilling and Big Oil isn’t happy

Big Oil hopes that the Trump administration will reverse the decision.

5 tips on how to talk climate change this holiday season

The trick is to use patience, tolerance, an optimistic tone – and last, but not least, a keen understanding of your audience – to nudge your climate-skeptic sister or father-in-law.

Why I kneeled before Standing Rock elders and asked for forgiveness

“We fought you. We took your land. We signed treaties that we broke … But we’ve come to say that we are sorry.”

Four more officials charged with causing Flint water crisis

At least 13 former and current state and local officials face criminal charges for their participation in the Flint water crisis.

Fox contributor Newt Gingrich wants Congress to change ethics laws for Trump

Newt Gingrich has a take on how Donald Trump can keep from running afoul of U.S. ethics laws: Change the ethics laws.

Rapacious consumerism and climate change

A massive education program is needed to bring about a shift in thinking and behavior.