Thursday, March 28, 2024

Study: Fracking, Not Just Fracking Wastewater Injection, Causing Earthquakes in Western Canada

One of the most important finds appears to be the definitive link the researchers found between fracking and earthquakes in the region.

Inflation inequality: Poorest Americans are hit hardest by soaring prices on necessities

The fastest rate of inflation in 40 years is hurting families across the U.S. who are seeing ever-higher prices for everything from...

United Kingdom Proposes Soda Tax in Ongoing Fight Against Obesity

It’s a reversal by Prime Minister David Cameron, who previously rejected such a policy.

Ohio protesters warn of high stakes of disregarding science

Rescission and reconsideration of science-based rules by the Trump administration present additional worries.

The terms of the protests: Systemic and institutional reform

People may even want different things, such as more radical change like abolishing the police entirely, but these ten proposed changes are a crucial contribution to the conversation of what to do about police brutality in America.
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“You’re gonna kill me”: Bodycam video shows Dallas officers mocking man as he died...

“They don’t tend to spend money on the front end to prevent tragedies such as this.”

GOP health repeal is an immoral affront to the American people

The 49 Republican Senators still lined up to vote for the bill exposing their contempt for the American people.

Photo Essay: The 26th night of the #KremlinAnnex

Over the weekend the protesters will continue to show up - even with the new people that will be sharing their park - white supremacists in the guise of the Unite the Right Rally on Sunday. 

A tax credit was meant to help marginalized workers get permanent jobs. Instead it’s...

The government gives hundreds of millions of dollars in Work Opportunity Tax Credits to temp agencies, even if the jobs they offer don’t lead to permanent employment.

Why $73 million Sandy Hook settlement is unlikely to unleash a flood of lawsuits...

While the settlement is a notable victory for the families of Sandy Hook’s victims, it’s still unclear if it’s a game changer for gun control advocates.