DACA sophistry: Trumpery at its worst
Another round of punitive disruption-for-disruption-sake Trumpism – except for the innocence of the targets. DACA children, brought into the only country they know, are now reduced to ideological bargaining chips to distract from endless failures. Trump populism? Little more than an unfeeling tyranny of the shrinking minority.
Five things to watch at this month’s big wildlife trade treaty meeting
New wildlife trade rules being discussed at CITES could affect 550 species, including elephants, rhinos and giraffes.
UnitedHealth reports $7.9 billion Q2 profits as protesters decry coverage denials
Protesters reiterated their commitment to fighting for healthcare justice, emphasizing the need for systemic changes.
Why reward bad corporate behavior with more tax breaks?
"Why are you even considering giving more tax breaks to corporate giants?"
A new idea for Bernie: Universal no-fault insurance
A universal no-fault system could have a number of advantages.
Climate-driven drought has risen 29% this century, will create 216 mn. refugees by 2050:...
“If global warming reaches 3 degrees Celsius by 2100, as has been predicted, drought losses could be five times higher than they are today, with the largest increase in drought losses projected in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic regions of Europe.”
The UN Paris Climate Change Agreement: One World, One Climate?
The Paris climate change agreement may be an ambitious and balanced plan and a historic turning point in the goal of reducing global warming, but according to French ambassador to the United Nation, Francois Delattre, - : “On espere, -- One hopes.”
Bernie urges FDA to swiftly resolve drug recall
"We also believe that FDA’s responsibility to American patients includes a responsibility to be transparent when possible, a commitment that has not been fulfilled in this case.”
A circular economy
Latino community members in Southern California use the tanda system for mutual financial support.
Today’s children will face lifelong health effects from the climate crisis
"Without immediate action from all countries climate change will come to define the health of an entire generation.”