Denis Halliday: A voice of reason in an insane world
Since 1998, Denis has been a powerful voice for peace and for human rights around the world.
World Oceans Day: Biden admin announces national parks’ plastic phaseout, new marine sanctuary
“Our national parks, by definition, are protected areas — ones that Americans have loved for their natural beauty and history for over a century — and yet we have failed to protect them from plastic for far too long.”
California assemblyman kills fossil fuel divestment bill
The bill would have required the state’s two enormous public pension funds to divest from fossil fuels, but it was squashed by a Democrat who has taken money from oil and gas companies.
Taxpayers paid millions to design a low-cost ventilator for a pandemic. Instead, the company...
As coronavirus sweeps the globe, there is not a single Trilogy Evo Universal ventilator — developed with government funds — in the U.S. stockpile.
Governor Hochul to make New York center of nuclear revival in US
Governor Kathy Hochul has also become involved in promoting nuclear power nationally.
Seven things Tom Cotton needs to learn about China
Here's what Senator Tom Cotton's recent book on China got all wrong.
Diplomacy, not bombs, will defuse crisis with Iran
Further U.S. escalation would be catastrophic.
The move toward a four-day workweek obscures low pay
Of course Americans deserve to work fewer hours. But unless the move to a four-day workweek is accompanied by a massive pay raise, it merely frees up time to work more.
Baltimore joins global movement, becoming the first major US city to ban water privatization
The global movement to stop privatization deals and expand public ownership just scored a huge victory in Baltimore, as residents voted overwhelmingly to ban putting their water in private hands.
Former Governor Sentenced to 2 Years for Bribery Scheme
Former Governor of Virginia Bob McDonnell and his wife Maureen were indicted on federal corruption charges. Instead of condemning McDonnell for abusing his power, many politicians have reached out in support.