Controversial Fiscal Commission Act – a cloaked threat to Social Security
"In the face of such monumental decisions, it's crucial that we prioritize the needs of those who rely on these programs the most."
The ripple effects of organizing against data centers
One city’s success in stopping a data center grew into a regional movement that’s notching wins across the San Gabriel Valley.
Congress avoids government shutdown
The temporary funding bill will keep some government offices open through Jan. 19 and others until Feb. 2.
The interminable, withering babble from today’s Tower of Babel
When the end is messianic, imperial, “destiny” or God’s will—human fabrications made into commandments—all civilized bets are off.
UN inquiry says Israel deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza
A new UN Commission report details more than 20,000 children killed, tens of thousands injured, attacks on hospitals and schools, and evidence that Palestinian children were treated not as collateral damage, but as targets.
‘What are they hiding?:’ Kavanaugh confirmation hearings begin despite suppression of 100K documents
Critics warn his confirmation could lead to major rollbacks of civil rights, environmental regulations, gun control measures, voting rights and reproductive rights, including possibly overturning Roe v. Wade.
Trump budget expands domestic surveillance powers alongside record $1.5 trillion military request
New budget documents reveal expanded FBI authority to monitor domestic extremism while the White House seeks historic increases in Pentagon spending and significant cuts to social programs.
COP28 president challenges science: Claims ‘no science’ behind fossil fuel phase-out
At the heart of the climate debate, COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber's controversial stance on fossil fuels sparks a global outcry, challenging the core objectives of the climate summit.
Sanders pushes ‘Pensions for All’ to confront corporate greed and America’s retirement crisis
With nearly half of older workers having no retirement savings, Sen. Bernie Sanders introduces sweeping legislation to guarantee all Americans the same pension security enjoyed by members of Congress.
Build the wall, damn the masks, cancel the elections
If Trump is re-elected, America will not survive.