Tuesday, August 19, 2025

One Year of a Coal CEO’s Salary Could Transition U.S. Coal Miners to Work...

The CEO of Consol Energy earned about $14 million in 2012, more than enough to retrain all of the company's employees for jobs in the PV industry.

Clinton Should Tell Obama To Withdraw TPP To Save Her Presidency

Clinton has stated her opposition to TPP, but has not asked Democrats to join her in opposition.

Everything Wrong With How Our Justice System Treats Poor People, In One Awful Case

“Driving while poor” can be a harrowing experience, as minor offenses can lead to fines that low-income drivers cannot afford.

Our Revolution Marches On

“The Bernie Revolution would continue on, but with a far better communication system, coordinating the Our Revolution message on a constant basis.”

Hunger and Food Waste in a World of Plenty

It is time to design an economic system that allows for the required sharing of food, water, land and other natural resources, as well as knowledge and skills.

After Historic Swimming Gold, Simone Manuel Addresses Police Brutality And Racism

“I just want to be an inspiration to others that you can do it.”

Wind Generates 100% of Scotland’s Electricity Needs for Entire Day

"Scotland's abundant energy resources play a vital role in delivering security of electricity supply across the UK."

Science Advisory Board: EPA Lacked Clarity in Report on Fracking and Drinking Water Contamination

The EPA not only ignored high-profile contamination cases in its study, but prematurely abandoned investigations.

DEA Ignores Science, Refuses To Loosen Restrictions On Marijuana

“President Obama always said he would let science — and not ideology — dictate policy, but in this case his administration is upholding a failed drug war approach instead of looking at real, existing evidence that marijuana has medical value.”

Behind the Booing: A Sanders Delegate Reflects on the DNC Protests

Bernie Sanders has always said this campaign was not about him or any one person, but about millions of people rising up and saying "enough is enough."