Trade Policy Clouds Obama’s Climate Legacy
Despite President Obama’s urgent warnings in Alaska that climate change could “condemn our children to a planet beyond their capacity to repair,” he seems to have curbed his climate ambition.
How Barbara Ehrenreich exposed the ‘positive thinking’ industry
We can thank the late economic justice warrior for her groundbreaking contribution in showing that “positive thinking” is part of a whitewashing of economic inequality.
Federal judge grants stay against Trump’s immigration ban
“This executive order runs contrary to really our most fundamental constitutional rights and human values in this country.”
Ban on Life Without Parole Sentences for Kids Expanded by Supreme Court
The ruling will give thousands of people a chance at parole.
CPAC goes to Hungary
CPAC Hungary shows that a kind of far right international is forming.
Like her boss, Betsy DeVos makes a disaster all about herself
“It’s going to be a profit boom for charter schools, and it’s going to hasten the demise of traditional public schools.”
Former Colorado police officer sentenced to 5 years in prison
“The Loveland Police Department is grateful for the District Attorney’s diligence and pursuit of due process during this very important case.”
Scientists sound the alarm: CO2 levels race past point of no return
Emissions from fossil-fuel consumption have remained at historically high levels since 2011 and are expected to spike.
Here are the most racially bigoted right-wing media segments of 2016
Here are the most bigoted stories and statements from right-wing media figures over the last year
Former police officer charged with first degree murder
A former Tulsa police officer was recently charged with first degree manslaughter after fatally shooting his daughter’s boyfriend.