Friday, November 13, 2026

‘Alexa, launch our nukes!’

“Humans are not perfect, but they can empathize with their opponents and see the bigger picture. Unlike humans, autonomous weapons would have no ability to understand the consequences of their actions, no ability to step back from the brink of war.”

GOP ‘political arsonists’ get their man: McCarthy ousted in historic House vote

The 216-210 vote to remove McCarthy (R-Calif.) came after his allies failed to come up with enough votes to table the motion to vacate.

Video: California police officer punches autistic teen in face

“The officer at that time had the opportunity to deescalate the situation, and he chose to escalate the situation in a manner that resulted in Preston, in my opinion, being assaulted.”

New Medicare for All Act sets a new standard for guaranteeing healthcare a human...

“This Medicare for All bill really makes it clear what we mean when we say ‘Medicare for All.’"

A chill wind: Texas unleashes bounty hunters on women

Texas' latest abortion ban deputizes ordinary citizens to hunt down and sue anyone who helps a woman get an abortion after 6 weeks (e.g. clinic staff, taxi drivers, someone who provided money for the procedure).

FBI raids home of New York police union president

The president of a New York City police union appears to be under federal investigation after FBI agents raided his home and the union headquarters on Tuesday.

Progressives slam GOP’s ‘shameful’ attempt to add another $25 billion to Pentagon budget

"It's time to fix our broken budget priorities, and start putting human needs over Pentagon greed."

FERC releases ‘utterly insufficient review’ for Mountain Valley Pipeline

Oil Change International found that the Mountain Valley Pipeline will cause nearly 90 million metric tons of greenhouse gas pollution per year.

EPA creates loophole for toxic air pollution

“EPA’s action is dangerous and shameful.”

New bill aims to restore ‘common-sense’ plastic water bottle ban in national parks

The bill would allow National Park Service regional directors the discretion to implement the policy and encourages them to develop a visitor education strategy to explain the rationale for the program.