Mueller, Russiagate, and the 2020 elections
The only true magic bullet in this case is the collective determination of all Americans who still believe in decency and democracy.
Rural politics, climate change and the 2020 elections, Part I
The solution is to reverse the balance of power between rural communities – particularly small farms – and the corporate giants that govern them, while promoting economic dynamism to build local wealth and restore the ecological balance to agriculture.
Total’s East African crude oil pipeline ‘struggling’ to find financiers, say campaigners
Total’s “incredibly risky” crude oil pipeline may still lack the financial backing it requires, campaigners have claimed, as the controversial project moved...
Bernie Sanders Challenges Hillary Clinton’s Stance on Climate Change and Fracking
Bernie Sanders is currently the only presidential candidate that opposes fracking. Now his new ad campaign is challenging his opponents' conflicting viewpoints.
The calm before the storm? What is it, how long will it last?
Are we Americans in the calm before a storm? What lies ahead for the people of this country?
Leading gun violence researcher: Media have a responsibility to cover the “harmful effects” of...
“This is really important legislation that could harm public safety.”
The UN Paris Climate Change Agreement: One World, One Climate?
The Paris climate change agreement may be an ambitious and balanced plan and a historic turning point in the goal of reducing global warming, but according to French ambassador to the United Nation, Francois Delattre, - : “On espere, -- One hopes.”
Clinton Campaign Hoarding Majority of Funds Raised for State Parties
Bernie Sanders’ allegations that Hillary Clinton is using her joint fundraising committee to skirt federal campaign finance laws are now proven true.
Why This New Overtime Rule Is A Big, Big Deal
Either we go with the business allies of Donald Trump who believe the extra time and labor of low-wage workers should be exploited without compensation, or we believe in restoring the bargain we used to have with lower-wage workers that they deserve the humanity of a 40-hour workweek and the fairness of time-and-a-half for working overtime.
Small steps against climate change
Let’s start thinking about ways such as this to stop necessary waste.









