Sunday, June 28, 2026

Toxic threats lurk in Helene’s wake: communities grapple with contamination risks post-flooding

Experts warn of toxic contamination in floodwaters as Hurricane Helene’s aftermath raises concerns about industrial pollutants, public health risks, and the urgent need for stronger environmental regulations.

Ending the war in Ukraine

Three possible futures.

Threshold met – senators force vote on net neutrality

While this is a "major milestone" achieved, it's the first step in the fight to save net neutrality.

We need to reimagine masculinity and ask why men are supporting Trump

 If the traditional man is exalted for providing and protecting his kin and family, could a healthy masculinity reflect someone who wants to protect society and the planet?

What road should progressives take?

Let’s all band together and throw out Trump, the neoliberals, and those who want ever more wealth for the already wealthy.

Protesters call out Canadian PM for his ‘betrayal’ over Kinder Morgan

"The commitment to build a pipeline in 2018 when we are in climate crisis is a crime against future generations."

Special needs school fires educators for mocking autistic child on audio recording

Instead of expressing a modicum of compassion for the special needs student, his teacher and a teacher’s aide incessantly derided the boy and his condition with open disdain.

Should climate activists target fossil fuel subsidies?

It’s hard to imagine Sanders and Musk actually agreeing on much, but the message from Sanders got me wondering about another area of wild government overspending: fossil fuel subsidies.

3 Reasons the Standing Rock Sioux Can Stop the Dakota Access Pipeline

For starters, this protest is about a competing idea for the future of the planet—and waves of people will show up to make that point.