Trump’s plan for strikes on Iran carries major risks—and the US military knows it
The geopolitical consequences and political price will be his to bear, but could affect us all.
10 good things about a TERRIBLE year
As we head into the new year, let’s keep ourselves inspired by the hard work of folks at home and abroad who gave us something to cheer about for 2017.
Looming fascism and the question of hope
Let’s make the most of it, no matter how much hope we have. What we need most of all is not optimism, but determination.
Algae vs. the sanitation crisis: How a rural South African town is cleaning wastewater...
A low-cost, climate-resilient solution using microalgae offers hope for clean water in underserved communities across Africa.
It’s only a mid-term—however daunting the threat
The remedy to fascist excess/ Is activist, real-world progress.
Scott Walker set to sign Koch anti-regulations bill in Wisconsin
“The so-called REINS Act will undoubtedly move Wisconsin towards a rule-making process that will become marred by industry lobbyists with political agendas."
US investment firms prop up ad revenue for Russian propaganda sites
“Investors need to also think through how their money is being used, where that money is being invested, and how they can contribute to isolating Russia and Russian companies.”
Progressive coalition pressures Senate Democrats demanding their opposition to Brett Kavanaugh
"Democratic senators should be united in opposition to Kavanaugh, instead of letting Republican senators ram through the confirmation of a nominee who was selected to protect the president from prosecution."
‘Cancel this project’: Price tag of Trans Mountain expansion nearly doubles
One campaigner called on Canada's government to instead "put all of our energy and political will into a just transition that leaves fossil fuels in the ground and supports people, communities, and workers."
Wednesday night massacre at CDC: Resignations, walkout, and a showdown over vaccine policy
After the removal of Director Susan Monarez, top CDC officials resign and staff walk out as RFK Jr.’s HHS faces bipartisan alarm.