Thursday, June 4, 2026

The U.S. is flooding the world with guns. Congress can stop that.

Gun exports reached record levels in 2017 and again in 2018. Can Congress stop Trump from loosening the rules even further?

Why hurricanes Harvey and Irma won’t lead to action on climate change

The hurricanes of Harvey and Irma will be a catalyst for a new age of realism regarding the hazards of climate change.

Shielding poor children from the looming food crisis

The war in Ukraine is causing further disruption to the global food supply and making it harder for the world’s poorest households to afford adequate nutrition.

‘Democracy for all’ constitutional amendment would “wipe clean the dark stain citizens united has...

Today, Senate Democrats introduced the Democracy for All Amendment, a proposed Constitutional amendment that would overturn the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens...

The American people will impeach the Republican Party and its members

Based on their record, what they say and what most of them refuse to do, the vow they made has become meaningless.

Clinton’s Troublesome Record On Climate

Overall, Clinton's leadership has involved strong ties to corporations deeply vested in climate inaction, and the apparent execution of their climate agenda.

Once again, the right hijacks that old-time religion

A new museum in Washington reminds us that the Good Book is subject to interpretation – and abuse.

Bernie Taking National Lead

Sanders might not have the lead in delegates, but he is currently the national lead among voters according to a recent poll.

Hillary Clinton’s Balancing Act

Populist progressives will strengthen their standing the more they are seen as representing the public will, as opposed to a party faction.

Storms and rising seas threaten coastal ecosystems—here’s what we can do

Governments and nonprofit organizations need to act fast to ramp up existing protection efforts and be effective advocates for these threatened resources.