Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Fossil fuel tax could unlock $720 billion for climate crisis, new report finds

The Climate Damages Tax aims to rectify historical injustices and provide a tangible pathway towards a more sustainable and just world.

EPA proposes ban on pesticide widely used on fruits and vegetables

In calling for an end to all uses of the pesticide on food, the agency cited evidence that acephate harms workers who apply the chemical as well as the general public and young children.

FTC challenges Big Pharma over unfair patents as Sanders applauds regulatory crackdown

The Federal Trade Commission intensifies its fight against pharmaceutical patent abuses, aiming to slash drug prices and increase access to generic medications.

Clash at Columbia: NYPD’s aggressive response to student divestment protests sparks national debate

A peaceful protest at Columbia University turns tumultuous as NYPD officers deploy tear gas and draw weapons, reigniting discussions on campus freedoms and ethical investments.
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Should billionaires exist?

If capitalism were working properly, billionaires would have gone the way of the dodo.

Turning the tide: How global conservation efforts are curbing biodiversity loss

A decade-long scientific study reveals significant success in conservation actions worldwide, offering hope amidst the biodiversity crisis.

Bernie Sanders speaks out: Criticizing Israeli policy is not antisemitism

Amid national debate over Gaza protests, Senator Bernie Sanders challenges the narrative equating criticism of Israel with antisemitism, drawing on his personal history and widespread American discontent.

American campuses erupt in protests over Gaza, drawing harsh police response and national outrage

As students across the U.S. demand university divestment and an end to military aid for Israel, aggressive crackdowns raise alarms about civil liberties.

US intervenes as ICC mulls war crime warrants for Netanyahu

As the ICC prepares to potentially issue arrest warrants for high-ranking Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for war crimes, a closer look at the concerted efforts by the U.S. and Israel to prevent these legal actions.

The true shocking driver of crime in America

So how does inequality provoke criminality?