Scientists’ urge international body to protect and regrow forests as a real climate issue
"...our message as scientists is simple: Our planet's future climate is inextricably tied to the future of its forests."
Dirty Little Family Secret: Elections in the US & UK Aren’t Fair
The United States government has followed in the UK’s footsteps in using "first past the post" system to get the political outcome it wants. This means the people’s vote does not matter and this type of dirty politics needs to stop.
Squad & Co: Unite as a block to downsize Biden’s military budget
This is the moment to demand a substantial cut in military spending that defunds new nuclear weapons.
Climate crisis made worse by presidential mis-leadership throughout this century
This dereliction of consistent misleadership has put the planet on a dangerous path of climate crisis.
An easier way to get to universal health care
Now is the time to push for better health care. Here are three modest, winnable first steps.
Who else might like Medicare for All? Retired coal miners who just had their...
"Because of the inherent health risks for mine workers, we can easily see the need for a health system that guarantees they get the care they need. Only Medicare for All solves these problems, and provides the security workers need."
Historic court ruling says countries legally bound to prevent climate harm
This obligation, the UN’s International Court of Justice said on July 23, is grounded in existing environmental and human rights treaties.
Ending the punishment of poverty: Supreme Court rules against high fines & civil asset...
On Wednesday, the court ruled the Eighth Amendment protects people from state and local authorities imposing onerous fines, fees and forfeitures to generate money.
Republicans have plans for working people
But will you like them?
Illinois introduces Clean Energy Jobs Act – could make the state America’s clean energy...
“We need the benefits of clean energy to reach all 102 counties in Illinois as we put Illinois on a path to 100% clean energy by 2050.”