Why we should abolish the debt ceiling
Fighting over whether or not to raise the debt ceiling is a meaningless and dangerous distraction. So abolish it.
Denver commits to 100 percent renewable energy by 2030, becomes seventy-third state in US
The announcement came from Mayor Michael Hancock who said cities have a major responsibility to act on climate change.
Arizona GOP resolution seeks to shift presidential elector selection from voters to legislature
The bill, which has not yet been assigned to a committee, faces significant hurdles given its radical proposition to dismantle voters' rights in presidential elections.
Paramount TV President fired for making inappropriate comments
“The facts will come out and I will be vindicated.”
Biden administration’s unprecedented arms sales to Israel raise ethical questions
Over 100 arms deals approved in just five months, fueling Israel's military operations in Gaza, spark international debate on U.S. complicity.
US engine of creativity and innovation stuck in neutral, needs to shift into high...
It’s the job of the president to exhibit world-class leadership to inspire others to use their creative and innovative talents to generate progress.
Any Democrat who takes fossil fuel money should face a primary challenge in 2020
The fossil fuel industry’s campaign contributions are a threat to democracy.
Uprisings: From climate to austerity, autumn protests engulf the world
Solving the climate crisis with ambitious policy programs like Green New Deals might help to alleviate some of the suffering caused by the austerity that is breaking the backs of working people in rich and poor countries alike.
Why 116,000 black women are walking throughout the US
Thirty minutes a day begins as a walk toward freedom from illness, disease, exhaustion, and, in some cases, trauma.
Facebook hosted surge of misinformation and insurrection threats in months leading up to Jan....
by Craig Silverman, ProPublica, Craig Timberg, The Washington Post, Jeff Kao, ProPublica, and Jeremy B. Merrill, The Washington Post
This story was co-published with The...