Great Embarrassments of an Unequal Society
The U.S. has experienced "gush-up" rather than "trickle-down" with the message of "winner-take-all" wealth over the common good. The shame is on the adherents of unregulated free-market capitalism—Congress.
‘We need to engage people’: Scientists arrested demanding climate action
"It is us doing our jobs and holding our government to account on the commitments they have made to protect us."
Montana judge strikes down restrictive abortion laws targeting Medicaid recipients
Montana court blocks restrictive abortion laws that targeted Medicaid recipients, ruling they violate constitutional rights to privacy and equal protection.
Watch out Trump: Here comes the team of Biden, Obama, Sanders, and Bloomberg
It will be so interesting and very exciting to watch this formidable team in action. Many, many Americans will be tuning into their radios and TV channels to listen to what they say about Trump to take him down and out.
Democrats should finally put Superdelegates behind them
A historic showdown is again looming in Chicago.
Only 22 companies out of 147 are on track to meet their plastic waste...
In total, the report reviewed 225 companies and their progress toward plastic-related goals, with about half of companies receiving an “F” score.
How America’s ego could save the planet
We need some of America’s ego now, just like 60 years ago, when the Soviet accomplishments in space drove us toward a singular world-changing goal.
Bees Now Have Some Allies In Congress
“The bill, introduced Thursday by Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), would increase funding and improve cooperation among federal agencies that are working on getting pollinator numbers back up.”
Million Student March: The Fight for Debt and Tuition-Free College
On November 12th thousands of students from hundreds of colleges marched in support of eliminating student debt, tuition-free public college, and a $15 an hour minimum wage.
New test finds aerially sprayed pesticide contains PFAS causing significant environmental issues
"Once again, the EPA has failed to protect the American people from harmful pollution by absurdly designating PFAS as ‘inert’ and allowing corporations to withhold crucial information about it."