Saturday, July 18, 2026

Systemic cruelty

As the existing systems crystallize and become more extreme, it is upon a foundation of love and compassion that the new modes of living must be built.

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.

Why unarmed civilian protection is the best path to sustainable peace

“Unarmed civilian protection challenges the widespread assumption that ‘where there is violence we need soldiers,’ or that armed actors will only yield to violent threat.”

Anti-fracking movement alarmed at Trump’s focus on fossil fuels

Resistance against fracking is growing, and the results of Trump’s support remain to be seen.

These 13 Democrats joined with the GOP to defeat Bernie Sanders’ efforts to lower...

There is something seriously iffy about the Democrats that voted “nay.”
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‘It was murder’: Minneapolis demands charges in police killing of George Floyd, calls to...

Thousands take to the streets of Minneapolis to protest against the police killing of George Floyd.

How data-driven storytelling helps good causes get funded

Nonprofits play a crucial role in holding communities together, and combining powerful stories with real data is essential to securing the support they need to continue making a difference.

New claims against Monsanto in consumer lawsuit over Roundup herbicide

Plaintiffs in the case insist that Monsanto promotes false and misleading representations of Roundup through their marketing.

Technology empires and the race to cement dominance

American and Chinese influence increasingly relies on technology services, and both powers are attempting to solidify their dominance even as other countries catch up.