CPAC goes to Hungary
CPAC Hungary shows that a kind of far right international is forming.
With US consumers ‘getting fleeced,’ Democrats demand windfall profits tax on Big Oil
"It is common sense" to use such a tax to provide rebates to consumers, argued Rep. Ro Khanna. "You have these oil companies making record profits at a time of a national emergency."
How solidarity helps workers through life’s struggles
Labor unions are also stepping up to help workers manage stress and the threats to mental health that they encounter on and off the job.
Social Security benefits are not a gift, but a sacred contract with working people
“We put money into it. We deserve it back.”
As Sanders prepared Medicare bill, health care lobbyists bankrolled Senate Democrats
Since 2010, Democratic senators who have refused to sponsor the bill have raised twice as much insurance industry cash as those who support the legislation.
The Atlantic Ocean Is Acidifying at a Rapid Rate
A new study finds it’s absorbing 50 percent more carbon than it was a decade ago, and that could have dire consequences for dolphins, whales, and other marine life.
Once again, the right hijacks that old-time religion
A new museum in Washington reminds us that the Good Book is subject to interpretation – and abuse.
EPA to allow minors to be exposed to highly toxic pesticides
Unfortunately, EPA administrator Scott Pruitt will continue to side with industry interests over science and citizen health.
Sanders and Clinton Clash Over Soda Tax
Despite the fact that Clinton pledged not to impose any new taxes on households earning under $250,000 a year, she recently broke her promise by supporting Philadelphia’s proposed soda tax.
These 33 Cities Cheated on Lead Contamination Tests, Similar to Flint, Michigan
The three “cheats” used by cities include: running the faucet for a while before collecting a sample to flush out the system; removing aerators from faucets before collecting a sample; and running the water slowly.