Containing the catastrophe
With the addition of Kavanaugh, the Supreme Court is as firmly Republican as are the House and Senate.
Chicago cop found guilty of murdering teen on video
Finally, a bit of justice for Laquan McDonald.
Scientists’ urge international body to protect and regrow forests as a real climate issue
"...our message as scientists is simple: Our planet's future climate is inextricably tied to the future of its forests."
Inside the mass movement against Brett Kavanaugh
“The fact is that we’re not being heard and so we have to escalate this tactic, but the result is that we are getting through."
8 world cities that could be underwater as oceans rise
"These global metropolises may look strong and stable, but it is a mirage. As sea levels rise, they are increasingly under threat and under water."
How the loss of Native American languages affects our understanding of the natural world
The loss of indigenous languages is not Alaska’s concern alone. It affects all of us.
Over 300 arrested at Senate offices during #CancelKavanaugh sit in
Chanting "No to Kavanaugh" over the megaphones of the police, one by one each protester was pulled from the floor and arrested.
Progressive Briefing for Friday, October 5
Over 300 arrested at Senate offices during #CancelKavanaugh sit in, who talked to the FBI in the Kavanaugh investigation, Virgin Atlantic flies first commercial plane on recycled waste carbon gas and more.
7 Russian GRU officers indicted for computer hacking and money laundering
According to the indictment, the GRU officers were charged with conspiracy to commit computer crimes, aggravated identity theft, and conspiracy to launder money.
Virgin Atlantic makes ‘aviation history’ after flying commercial plane on recycled waste carbon gas
"Reducing carbon is a major priority at Virgin Atlantic – we’ve already taken a number of steps to reduce CO2 emissions, but this flight is a huge step in making this new technology a mainstream reality."