Bayer and US officials pressure Mexico to overturn glyphosate ban
“Will they continue the pattern of doing the bidding of global biotech/seed firms like Monsanto? Or, will the USTR respect other countries’ rights to protect the environment and indigenous crops?”
Former prison officials plead guilty to bribery scheme
“Our Office will continue to seek equal justice under the law and hold accountable government officials who corrupt their oaths and betray the public’s trust.”
Psychedelic drug in clinical trial to help stroke victims recover by rewiring brain
Algernon Pharmaceuticals, a Canadian-based company, began its study this week in which stroke participants will be given a microdose of DMT with the hope of minimizing damage and maximizing recovery.
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine reports on space nuclear propulsion
National Academies report urges nuclear-powered rockets for trips to Mars and lays out "synergies" in space nuclear activities between NASA and the U.S. military.
Congressman files lawsuit against Trump for inciting Capitol riots
The lawsuit accuses Trump, Giuliani, and the far-right extremist groups of conspiring to incite an assembled crowd to march upon the U.S. Capitol to disrupt and intimidate Congress from approving the count of electoral votes.
No rhinos were poached in Kenya last year thanks to better policies
What a huge victory for rhinos!
43 traitors
There were 43 Republican senators who failed to uphold their oath of office by voting to acquit Donald Trump and potentially created a January exception for future outgoing presidents.
GOP free fall opens progressive doors—rethug acquittal confirms party bankruptcy
The Senate trial could not have turned out better for anti-Trump forces—and more damaging for defenders of the Misfit-in-chief.
Is Biden committing diplomatic suicide over the Iran Nuclear Agreement?
President Biden is backtracking on his commitment to rejoin the international nuclear agreement with Iran—this risks killing the agreement and undermining his broader commitment to diplomacy.
Trumpled—a fable about the party that lost its principles
This is a story about a party—one of two major political parties in America—declining in popularity and desperately clinging to power.