Thursday, October 29, 2026

Women play a critical role in diplomacy and security, so why aren’t more in...

The benefits of increasing the numbers of women in foreign policy and security cannot be overstated.

Our country is trading children’s lives for guns 

Guns have become an intimate part of American culture, one that is fed by gun-makers and the gun lobby, the right-wing media and Hollywood, and of course the Republican Party. Our children are paying the price.

Obama Pipeline Plot Twist Is Not a Victory—And Could Erase the Struggle

By toasting the illusion of victory, we could undo what we have built at Standing Rock, this unprecedented act of collective resistance. By celebrating too soon, you’re helping to build a pipeline.

China’s Tiger Farms Make Poaching Worse

Tiger farming stimulates the demand for tiger products, which stimulates the poaching of wild tigers for superior products.

Oilfield Prayer Day in Oklahoma

Perhaps it would be more prudent for Gov. Mary Fallin and the Republican-dominated legislature to stop praying to the oil industry and start passing laws to make their state’s oil billionaires pay their fair share of taxes.

Trump and Bukele defy Supreme Court as Maryland resident remains imprisoned in El Salvador

Despite unanimous Supreme Court ruling, Kilmar Abrego Garcia remains detained in El Salvador as leaders claim powerlessness to bring him home.

Boone, NC passes historic resolution: Ditch fossil fuels, go 100% clean energy

Just when we really needed some good news in the climate change battle.

Reporting curfews through official eyes

For cops, protest is a problem and silence the solution.

In exclusive jailhouse letter, Capitol Riot defendant explains motives, remains boastful

“January 6th was nothing short of a satirical way to overthrow a government.”

Two scientists resign from EPA to protest recent firings

The scientists insist they will “not be a future prop for bad science.”