The 2022 giving slump exposes the fragility of top-heavy charity
When ultra-wealthy donors dominate philanthropy, our charities are less resilient.
10 years after Supreme Court gutted voting rights, advocates say Congress must reverse damage
At least 29 of the voter suppression laws passed since the Shelby v. Holder County decision would have been subject to the preclearance provision that the ruling ended.
3M to pay $10.3 billion to settle water pollution suit over PFAS ‘forever chemicals’
“We have reached the largest drinking water settlement in American history, which will be used to help filter PFAS from drinking water that is served to the public.”
Department of Agriculture approves first cultivated meat for sale in US
Cultured meat will Initially be used in two restaurants.
Montana’s narrow defense in youth climate trial was devoid of climate science
Last week, some of Montana’s foremost climate scientists and ecologists testified in the historic trial, in support of the plaintiffs’ claims.
2024 presidential election poses new tests for guardians and guardrails of American Democracy
Despite many accomplishments by officials and defenders since 2020, Trump’s return revives election deceptions and distrust as GOP loyalty tests.
Oregon County sues fossil fuel entities and enablers for contributing to deadly 2021 heatwave
“Multnomah County is utilizing irrefutable climate science to hold corporate polluters accountable for their role in causing a discreet and disastrous event, as well as recent wildfires.”
DeSantis anti-immigrant law sparks mass worker exodus in Florida
The new law places harsh restrictions on undocumented immigrants.
Does the Constitution ban Trump from running again?
Trump could face criminal charges for inciting an insurrection, but that’s not necessary to bar him from the ballot.
A tale of two missions
Is detente making a comeback?