More than two dozen major lawsuits are putting a price tag on the climate...
Four years ago, Boulder, Colorado, sued ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy—owner of the only oil refinery in the state—for climate change-related damages and...
Ten foreign policy fiascos Biden can fix on day one
A wide range of foreign policy fiascos President-elect Biden can fix by executive order on his first day in office could set pace for broader progressive foreign policy initiatives.
US and Hungary only two nations to vote no on helping refugees at UN...
"While the vote does not represent a formal withdrawal from the Compact, it does send a signal that the wealthiest country the world intends to abdicate global leadership in working towards the Compact's objectives."
Bernie, Tulsi and Liz: Join the Global Climate Strike!
In Australia, with 50 Strikes planned, there are business, universities, churches, and even a few banks supporting them. Unfortunately, we aren’t seeing such unity in the U.S.
Family of innocent man awarded $14.35M settlement after deputies fatally shot him
"We are always striving to improve how we handle split-second life and death situations in an effort to prevent similar tragedies from occurring.”
The IRS tried to take on the ultrawealthy. It didn’t go well.
by Jesse Eisinger and Paul Kiel
On June 30, 2016, an auto-parts magnate received the kind of news anyone would dread: The...
It’s the base, stupid! – the know-nothing swamp drives toxic politics
We can’t have a know-nothing president without an ongoing know-nothing base. The "other swamp" is a multitude willing to forego life-improving deliverables for endless, smoke and mirror wedge distractions.
A legal victory for wetlands: Federal court halts Florida’s fast-track permitting
In a landmark ruling, a federal court overturns Florida's controversial wetlands permitting program, marking a significant win for endangered species and environmental protection.
Despite setbacks, the democracy movement is gaining power
A new book outlines how the superrich have worked to undermine our country, and what we can do to fight back.
Senators urge Trump to return POW/MIA flag back atop White House
"Mr. President, we urge you to reconsider your apparent decision to move the POW/MIA Flag from the top of the White House."