Friday, July 3, 2026

Taliban extends ban on Afghan women working to include UN’s mission in the country

The extended ban comes after the Taliban, who regained power in 2021, placed a ban on most NGO workers in December 2022.

Daniel Ellsberg has foiled those who want him confined to the past

No matter how much the defenders of the militaristic status quo have tried to relegate Daniel Ellsberg to the past, he has insisted on being present challenging systems of mass murder that go by other names.
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Why are there fees on everything? 

They hide the true cost when you buy a good or service.

The EPA faces questions about its approval of a plastic-based fuel with an astronomical...

That risk is 250,000 times greater than the level usually considered acceptable by the EPA division that approves new chemicals, and it’s higher than the lifetime risk of cancer for current smokers.

Trump falls hard when his fixated, unforgiving base turns tail

Trump’s a tedious, malign vampire,/ But MAGA fuels the fiery liar.

Will it never stop?

It’s worth reflecting on where the United States stands when it comes to both that forever war against terrorism and war generally.

Rejecting ‘brazen’ interference in Trump criminal case, New York DA sues Jim Jordan

Bragg is seeking to bar Jordan from enforcing the subpoena and from demanding testimony from anyone else, including the district attorney himself.

Is the GOP becoming the American fascist party?

What occurred in Nashville last week is a frightening reminder of the fragility of American democracy when Republicans obtain supermajorities and no longer need to work with Democratic lawmakers.
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No Justin, no Peace: Expelled TN Rep. Justin Jones reinstated after unanimous Nashville council...

The Metropolitan Council of Nashville voted 36 to 0 on Monday to reinstate him.

Agrivoltaics: the farm-to-solar trend that can help accelerate the renewable energy transition

Using the same land for the production of both agriculture and solar energy is a win-win for the climate and farmers.