Fur seal populations in California increase after near extinction
The population has grown rapidly, and in 2024, biologists recorded 2,133 fur seals, including 1,276 pups.
Elect president by popular vote: Maine joins movement to give Electoral College votes to...
"The bill ensures that every vote, in every state, will matter in every presidential election."
Is America great enough to learn great lessons from great Trump debacles?
Either we learn from failures (threats, disruptions, chaos, illegality) or we invite being buried by them.
On ‘front lines of climate change,’ Baltimore lawsuit aims to hold 26 fossil fuel...
"These oil and gas companies knew for decades that their products would harm communities like ours."
Aspartame carries potential risk of cancer in humans, new study
Starting this month, IARC will list the artificial sweetener as "possibly carcinogenic to humans" for the first time.
How the US treats foreigners reflects our humanity – or lack of it
America has proven that we are capable of greatness, but we are also capable of great darkness.
Flush with record profits, Exxon sues to block EU windfall tax
Exxon has also been rewarding its top executives, boosting the annual salary of CEO Darren Woods from $1.70 million to $1.88 million for the coming year.
How major southeast utilities paid local media for favorable coverage
This is an example of how big money can interact with the decline in local journalism to spread false or misleading information, including about the climate crisis and appropriate solutions.
How Tacky Can the Golden Arches Get?
McDonald's new ad campaign is designed to link the corporate brand to the healing power of love. Is this McDonald's newest idea to help reverse declining sales: more "Lovin?" Just ask protesting workers about the "love" they're getting from McDonald's.
Progressive Briefing for Monday, July 30, 2018
California wildfires rage, Philadelphia refuses to share information with ICE, Koch brothers turn on Trump, and more.