Volvo announces ‘historic end’ to combustion engine, all cars going electric
"This is a clear commitment towards reducing our carbon footprint as well as contributing to better air quality in our cities."
Republicans craft health care plan to screw Trump voters
There is at least a small irony in the fact that millions of Trump voters will be frontline losers if Trumpcare gets signed into law.
How repealing the ACA will hurt rural communities
The GOP health care bill would drastically reduce rural Americans’ insurance coverage and significantly threaten the ability of many rural hospitals and clinics to stay open.
Chris Hedges and Noam Chomsky: How the US became an oligarchy that makes war...
Chris Hedges talks with Noam Chomsky on the state of affairs in America and hope for the future.
The Montana moms who decided refugees will be welcome in their city
Even in a conservative and rural state, Mary Poole and her book club felt Missoula was a good place for refugees. So they made it happen.
A Wisconsin Republican looks back with regret at voter ID and redistricting fights
Republican efforts to impose voter ID laws and redraw election districts both wound up in federal court. Dale Schultz ended 30 years in state politics lamenting the recent displays of partisanship.
VICTORY! Appeals court rule EPA cannot delay Obama-era emissions rule
This is a huge victory for environmentalists, who have been working tirelessly against Scott Pruitt and the EPA to ensure Obama-era environmental regulations aren’t undone.
Why we need to know what Trump says behind closed doors
We need activism: against Trump and the powerful interests he represents, and against a political system that gives too much power to wealthy corporate donors and too little power to the people.
Oil giants admit potential spill could have 30% chance of hitting Amazon reef
The region is home to species that don’t exist anywhere else on earth.
1.5 million volunteers plant 66 million trees in 12 hours, breaking Guinness World Record
The aim of the mass-planting event was to raise awareness for the nation’s “make India green again” plan.