State Cutbacks, Recalcitrance Hinder Clean Air Act Enforcement
Federal law that underpins Obama’s Clean Power Plan is unevenly enforced by states with shrinking staffs, polluter-friendly policies.
First Agent Orange, Now Roundup: What’s Monsanto Up to in Vietnam?
Will another drawn-out battle be fought in the rice-fields? And who will win that battle?
This Wind-Powered Device Pulls 11 Gallons of Drinkable Water From the Air Each Day
This low-cost, low-tech water condenser could help create water self-sufficiency in communities around the world that lack regular access to clean, drinkable water.
The New Slave Revolt
Prison strike leaders see through the political theater and illusions that the corporate elites employ to mask Americans’ surrender of freedom.
Appeals Court Lifts Injunction Preventing Dakota Access Pipeline Construction
However, construction cannot resume immediately, since three federal agencies have ordered a halt on any development of the pipeline on federal lands.
Do Western Nations Care about Yemeni Lives or Saudi Blood Money?
The time for review and mild statements of condemnation is over.
Are TV Networks the Last Bastion of Climate Denial?
"If the TV networks don’t start making these links between climate change and extreme weather events, they will be one of the last bastions of climate denial."
Majority of College Kids Go Hungry—Even With Jobs and Financial Aid
Over half of college students are facing food insecurity despite assistance programs.
The Trans Pacific Partnership Is a Threat to All Progressive Causes
The Trans Pacific Partnership embodies the worst aspects of American Empire.
How Far Will Americans Take Anti-Muslim Hate?
At a time when the Alt-Right is boasting of being a Trump constituency, it should be remembered that the white far right kills far more Americans in terrorist attacks, but no one discriminates against white people on that basis.