We can safeguard democracy without giving in to fear and more policing
With voter intimidation and political violence on the rise, it’s time to invest in proven nonviolent, civilian-led safety endeavors.
200-to-1: Gap between CEOs and workers grew even wider in 2023, analysis finds
Despite inflationary pressures, CEO compensation in the S&P 500 soared nearly 13% in 2023, further widening the pay gap with average workers.
Scalise took $40K in campaign cash from PAC of CEO accused of oil price...
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise's campaign donations from a Big Oil PAC linked to price rigging accusations spark calls for accountability and investigations.
‘A monstrosity’: Biden blasted over planned executive order on asylum
Migrant rights advocates decry Biden's upcoming executive order, likening it to Trump-era policies and raising significant legal and humanitarian concerns.
House Republicans push sanctions on ICC over war crimes charges against Israel
GOP lawmakers advance legislation to penalize the International Criminal Court, despite opposition from the White House and Democratic leaders.
The GOP’s Stalinesque Plan 2025 to shape the future of US food and agriculture
The conservative think tank Heritage Foundation wants to rid the USDA of sustainability, climate change mitigation, and racial equity.
Ukraine, double standards, and escalation management
The United States' restrictions on Ukrainian actions and its double standards vis a vis Israel are undermining international law.
If not courts, juries and the rule of law, then what?
If America is battered, even demoted as a world power, then what?
The military-industrial complex is killing us all
Bombs injure. Bombs kill. Bombs destroy. Bombs also make people rich.
Increasing renewable energy use in the US brings billions in benefits, study finds
The United States’ increasing use of renewable energy has improved air quality and reduced the country’s greenhouse gas emissions while producing monetary benefits in the hundreds of billions of dollars.