Wednesday, July 8, 2026

New Jersey sues five oil companies, alleging decades of ‘concealment’ and ‘public deception’ on...

The New Jersey legal campaign, like the others, seeks compensation from the oil industry for the large and growing destructive cost of the worsening climate crisis.  

Foreign companies driving the global privatization of domestic infrastructure

Foreign entities have secured profitable positions in once-public domestic infrastructure. The pursuit of short-term cash has sacrificed long-term revenue streams to a variety of foreign investors.

New House bill seeks 18-year term limits for Supreme Court justices

A new proposal to impose term limits on Supreme Court justices has reignited national debate over ethics scandals, partisan rulings, and the growing concentration of power inside the nation’s highest court.

6 Capitol police officers suspended for involvement in Capitol riots

29 others remain under investigation for their roles during the Capitol riots on January 6.
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Science celebrities speak out on Earth Day

“We are at a critical juncture. Science is under attack.”

Bernie and nearly 140 lawmakers urge congressional leaders to fund health centers during pandemic

"Nothing is more fundamental to our recovery than the strengthening of America’s public health safety net.”

Pollution could be leading to shorter babies says new study

“This study adds to the evidence that air pollution also affects the health and development of the next generation."

EPA likely underestimating amount of toxic forever chemicals in US water: Analysis

"The EPA is doing the bare minimum it can and that's putting people's health at risk," said the policy director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility.

Judge blocks Texas from cutting Planned Parenthood

The threatened funding cuts would affect over 12,000 Medicaid patients across Texas.