Anti-abortionists played the long game, and they are winning
The U.S. is sliding toward a grim future where abortion is criminalized with little support for families. This “new normal” is disproportionately impacting low-income people of color.
California puts forth plan to phase out sales of gas-powered vehicles by 2035
The plan would mandate that 35 percent of new cars sold in California be either battery- or hydrogen-powered by 2026, which would push the state towards its goal.
Societies can prevent wars from starting—and the future of humanity requires peace
Experts in peace and conflict studies explain the scientific evidence that societies can choose peace, and that warfare is also a choice, not a necessity.
Global impact of Ukraine war on food, energy & finance systems
We are now facing a perfect storm that threatens to devastate the economies of many developing countries.
Activists decry Biden’s ‘reckless’ resumption of fossil fuel leases on public lands
"Biden is choosing to stand with polluters over people at the expense of frontline communities and the future of the planet."
Zelensky warns against Russian ‘blood oil;’ in fact, buying any oil is paying blood...
How can the west sanction Russia?
As climate catastrophe unfolds, small activist victories in UK courts
The future may depend on those who believe this is so and are willing to risk their freedom to address the climate emergency.
Rep. Jamaal Brown introduces legislation that will propose income tax reform for ultra-wealthy
The introduced tax code for the nearly 700 billionaires would raise $1 trillion over ten years, according to a press release.
Former correctional captain pleads guilty to assaulting detainee
“When members of law enforcement engage in excessive force, they not only victimize an individual but do grave disservice to the dedicated work of so many others who honorably serve the public.”
Ukraine war: while most Americans express outrage, Putin’s spell continues to hang over Republicans
How can we explain the autocrat’s enduring spell over the Republicans? And how might it impact upon the midterm elections due to take place in a few months’ time?