Saturday, November 14, 2026

U.S. and UK reach ‘first of its kind’ agreement on renewable energy and AI

“The United States and the United Kingdom recognize Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform our societies and economies and share a commitment to the role of government action to unlock the opportunities and mitigate the risks arising from the rapid development of these technologies.”

Plastic industry braces for ‘astronomical’ PFAS lawsuits

As the dangers of PFAS become more widely known, plastic manufacturers face a surge in lawsuits that could rival the asbestos litigation of the past.

Progressive Briefing for Friday, September 28

Bar association calls for FBI probe into Kavanaugh, GOP governors call for delay in Kavanaugh vote, women react to Christine Blasey Ford's testimony, and more.

USDA approves 2 new varieties of GMO potatoes

It's hardly an exaggeration to say that over the past two decades, the agriculture industry in the U.S. has wholeheartedly embraced GMO crops with gusto

The Arctic Refuge at a crossroads: Native voices, environmental risks, and political agendas amid...

The Arctic Refuge faces a critical moment as drilling plans threaten Indigenous rights, wildlife, and the climate, with Biden’s limited protections set to collide with Trump’s expansive energy agenda.

Texas voters reject far right school boards in sweeping backlash to book bans

Dozens of candidates who backed book censorship policies lost their seats in school board elections across Texas, signaling public fatigue with partisan attacks on students, educators, and libraries.

Police Release Video of Mentally Ill Man Who Died in Custody

“They knew he was disabled, they knew he was bipolar, they knew he was on social security, and they still killed him.”

Progressive Caucus backs bill to block bombs to Israel

The Congressional Progressive Caucus has endorsed legislation halting offensive U.S. weapons sales to Israel, marking a historic shift as outrage over Gaza’s devastation grows.

Why $73 million Sandy Hook settlement is unlikely to unleash a flood of lawsuits...

While the settlement is a notable victory for the families of Sandy Hook’s victims, it’s still unclear if it’s a game changer for gun control advocates.

Project 2025: How the far-right’s tax plan would hike middle-class taxes while slashing taxes...

Project 2025, a far-right agenda, proposes radical tax reforms that would disproportionately burden middle-income Americans while granting significant tax breaks to the wealthiest households and large corporations.