How NYT’s bad reporting helped justify Trump’s tariffs on Brazil
Unlike most other countries—where Trump cited trade deficits to justify these so-called emergencies—the U.S. had maintained a trade surplus with Brazil for years.
My hunger strike for Gaza: A 31 day experience
I began this hunger strike to demand that my government end the siege on Gaza.
A pledge to transform the resistance, and America
If today’s resistance is to become a lasting movement, we must decide what we’re for.
Renewed calls for US arms embargo as Israeli bombing kills hundreds in Lebanon
The ongoing violence has further entrenched the belief that U.S.-supplied weapons are enabling Israel’s assault on Lebanon and Gaza, deepening the humanitarian crisis in both regions.
On the brink: Supreme Court may endanger Voting Rights Act’s legacy
Facing a historic legal challenge, the Voting Rights Act's future hangs in balance.
California Fish Species Plummet To Record Lows
The operation of the state and federal water projects by the California Department of Water Resources and Bureau of Reclamation has brought fisheries to historic lows.
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.
Ari Berman: GOP docs prove Census citizenship question is about preserving white political power
This undercount could affect everything from the redrawing of congressional maps to the allocation of federal funding.
Forget the badgering of hack politicians. Consumer boycotts & eco-smart investing deliver more clout.
Imagine the convergence when boycotts and selective stock investments boost targeted street actions
BREAKING: President Obama commutes Chelsea Manning’s sentence
The commutation was part of Obama’s Tuesday announcement of 209 commutations and 64 pardons.