Sunday, June 28, 2026

Why Trump’s shrinking of Bears Ears will be reversed

Research by environmental and natural resources law scholars shows the president’s action will likely be overturned by the courts.

Making Science History

The Koch brothers are buying up museum boards to influence others of their junk climate theories. Isn’t it odd that infamous science-deniers are directing a science museum?

Blessings and curses of a losing Trump finale: A boon to Democrats could hurt...

It’s not clear whether benighted, garden-variety Republicanism (or Democratism) is a better stimulant for Progressive politics vs. another vapid, sensationalized, chaotic Trump circus stunt.

DNC’s climate council urges party to go beyond Biden plan, calling for fracking ban...

“The climate emergency is here. Democrats need to take the lead on confronting it.”

PETA responds to death of ‘Blackfish’ orca

SeaWorld still holds 22 other orcas in captivity at its three facilities in Orlando, San Antonio, and San Diego.

Big protests are fine, but here’s a to-do list for lasting change

After the inauguration and the Women’s March on Washington, what comes next? To make real change, we’ll need to build power where we live.

New report shows persistent racial and ethnic disparities in youth incarcerations

While youth incarceration has dropped by almost half over the last decade, Back and American Indian youth are more likely to be incarcerated than white youth.

Judge orders release of family after prolonged detention and reported neglect in ICE facility

Federal ruling finds continued detention risks constitutional violation after nearly a year of confinement, medical emergencies, and allegations of worsening conditions at Texas center.

Third round of coronavirus relief checks led to largest monthly rise in household income...

The third round of coronavirus relief checks, which have been sent to 159 million households so far, were directly linked to an historic rise...

Sanders supporters blame DNC: “Take responsibility”

Sanders’ supporters say the DNC has played a huge part in Donald Trump’s success.