Progressive Briefing for Tuesday, September 4
Day one of Kavanaugh proceedings, 87 elephants found dead due to poaching, environmentalists don't vote in elections, and more.
Shutdown deal buries federal food safety rules amid rising outbreaks
A funding bill to avert a government shutdown includes industry backed provisions that halt key FDA protections even as foodborne illnesses surge across the United States.
Zohran Mamdani as Mayor
Affordability and the dignity of working people.
Stark contrast between Harris and Trump in 2024 debate: Progressives urge action on reproductive...
Progressive organizers, labor leaders, and advocacy groups emphasized the clear choice between the two candidates.
Ralph Nader’s urgent appeal: Vote for Democrats
There are profound differences between the two major parties. Ralph Nader is offering crucial wisdom at this historic moment.
Former firefighter arrested for throwing fire extinguisher at Capitol police
The extinguisher bounced off the officer’s helmet before striking another officer in the head who was not wearing a helmet.
Climate change is worsening seasonal allergies by boosting plant pollen production
Higher carbon dioxide levels and warmer temperatures are causing plants to increase their pollen production, which can be severe for allergy sufferers.
Newly elected president of Mexico, Lopez Obrador, vows to ban fracking
The “plan to ban fracking in Mexico represents the latest common-sense decision by a world leader to prohibit this inherently toxic, polluting practice.”
Flush the TPP
President Barack Obama and the Republicans are united when it comes to so-called free-trade agreements. While Obama has been negotiating the agreements, which increase corporate power, grass-roots activists are organizing against the TPP.
House Democrats hold first climate change hearings in more than 5 years
"Today, we turn the page on this committee from climate change denial to climate action."