Thursday, June 18, 2026

Global military spending hits record $2.4 trillion amidst rising conflicts

As conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza intensify, world powers led by the US ramp up military expenditures, sparking debate over global security priorities and economic consequences.

Ukraine, Israel, and the incoherence of US foreign policy

The legislation that emerges from the U.S. Congress is often as ugly and unappetizing as the process that created it.

Chris Christie Refuses to Help Unemployed New Jersey Residents Hold Onto Food Stamps

Thousands of residents in New Jersey will soon lose their food stamps because of Gov. Chris Christie.

Trump’s alleged billion-dollar deal with oil magnates

Trump is reported to have offered a rollback of President Joe Biden’s environmental regulations in return for a staggering $1 billion towards his presidential re-election campaign.

Killing as a government service

The USDA’s Wildlife Services program slaughters millions of wild animals every year — including endangered species. It doesn’t have to.

Former police sergeant resentenced for using excessive force against handcuffed woman

“The security video of George’s actions that day in 2013, is sickening.”

Bernie Sanders’ Green New Deal plan

Yesterday, Sen. Bernie Sanders announced his version of a Green New Deal proposal which seems to be the most aggressive plan compared...

Republicans Want Guns In Schools But Not At Their National Convention

"The only thing that can stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun," the expression goes.

Air pollution exposure during pregnancy affects children’s lung function in early years

"It's really important to prioritize reduction of air pollution levels to improve respiratory health."

UAW denounces Trump-Vance ticket as “menace to working class” amid threats to EV jobs...

The UAW warns that the Trump-Vance ticket threatens Michigan’s economic future by jeopardizing a $500 million federal grant for an electric vehicle plant, while highlighting the Biden-Harris administration’s investment in American manufacturing and union jobs.