Venezuela: What activists need to know about the US-led coup
“The United States has a long history of inappropriately intervening in Latin American countries. We must not go down that road again.”
Universal basic income is easier than it looks
The Federal Reserve alone could do the job.
New York passes DREAM Act, becomes fourth largest state to do so
New York now joins 18 other states who have passed various bills over the years.
Trump suggests federal workers borrow groceries to get by during longest shutdown in history
As the shutdown continues with no end in sight, many workers are turning to food banks and food pantries for help.
Oregon again a battlefield for fracked gas pipeline and Jordan Cove LNG terminal
“The bottom line is we want to stop the project, so whatever tools are available to do that — so I’m not ruling out anything.”
Complacency and the environmental catastrophe
Complacency, apathy and hypocrisy coalesce to form the most noxious causes of climate change and environmental vandalism.
Confirming US orchestration, report details Pence’s key phone call to Venezuelan opposition leader
"The U.S. had been planning this coup in Venezuela. It was the Trump administration that told the little-known opposition leader Juan Guaidó to declare himself (unelected) 'president.'"
Budweiser’s commitment to go green is this year’s Super Bowl message
"Those who wait for the best commercials all year expect Budweiser to show up big, and we felt there was no better way to show up this year than to talk about our commitment to Renewable Electricity."
A coup in progress? Trump moves to oust Maduro & install pro-US leader in...
“This is unprecedented not only in Venezuelan history, but in Latin America.”
Senate Energy Democrats hire former industry lobbyist to lead staff
“Hiring a revolving door fossil fuel lobbyist to direct their staff on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee completely undermines Democratic party leaders’ stated commitment to addressing climate change.”