10 amazing social movement struggles in 2017 that give us reason to hope
Here are ten stories showing that people power works.
As climate crisis rages, the world’s public banks gathered at first-ever summit and chose...
"There is no excuse for the continued funding of billions of dollars in coal, gas, or oil projects. This must stop now."
Study finds AI data centers could consume as much water as basic needs of...
The study highlighted that evaluating AI solely by carbon emissions overlooks devastating localized impacts on water and land systems.
Biden drilling report blasted as ‘shocking capitulation to the needs of corporate polluters’
"The government's royalty rates and bonding requirements are far too low and lead to public money subsidizing Big Oil's profits while our federal lands and waters suffer egregious harm."
Progressive Briefing for Tuesday, August 14, 2018
DNC will take fossil fuel money after all, Income inequality in America vs. Europe, and more.
Ralph Nader on single payer, climate devastation, impeachment & why Mulvaney is a ‘massive...
"Full Medicare for all is now supported by a majority of the American people, a modest majority of doctors, even bigger majority of nurses. What are we waiting for here? It’s much more efficient, as well."
EPA Finalizes Methane Rule for New Oil and Gas Operations
A new EPA rule limits methane emissions from new oil and gas infrastructure and requires operators to submit to semi-annual or quarterly monitoring, depending on the type of operation.
‘Huge victory’: Starbucks agrees to begin contract talks with 230+ union stores
"We've been ready to bargain since day one," said one union leader, "but now we're operating together on a national level to make sure all of our voices are heard, together."
DNC facing insurgency from its progressive base
The nervousness among the party leadership these days is becoming palpable.
Why we need to protect government scientists from political retaliation
Improper political interference in government research undermines the critical role that unbiased science plays in our democracy.