Thursday, August 13, 2026

Chemicals on our food: When “safe” may not really be safe

Scientific scrutiny of pesticide residue in food grows; regulatory protections questioned.

Trump tries to turn Greenland into Okinawa

It’s part of the new, heightened indifference to sovereignty of the Trump administration.

Secret recording shows NRA treasurer plotting to conceal extravagant expenses involving Wayne LaPierre

Audio obtained by The Trace and ProPublica reveals, in real time, the gun lobbying group enacting a plan that would conceal payments for fancy hotels, limousines and other luxury expenses connected to its longtime CEO for a decade.

Tragedy at the border: The fatal consequences of Texas’ immigration policies

Exploring the controversial operations of Texas National Guard and the heartbreaking drowning of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border.

What activists who fought the AIDS crisis can teach us about organizing during a...

“The biggest lesson that I learned from ACT UP is that a small group of people — extremely focused on analysis and practical solutions to the problem — can change the world”

A challenge for Democrats: Getting the stockholders to embrace a stockholder’s Tax

How a small tax on stock wealth could stabilize markets, reduce inequality, and ensure every American shares in the prosperity their labor created.

U.S. corn growers celebrate trade panel ruling against Mexico’s GMO corn ban

Trade panel rules Mexico violated USMCA by banning GMO corn, securing a major victory for U.S. corn growers while intensifying debates over trade, health, and sovereignty.

Study: Children have better nutrition when they live near forests

The data show that forests aren't just correlated with improvements in people's diets. We show that forests cause these improvements."

Navigating election security: federal agencies at a crossroads

In a dimly lit Situation Room, the fate of U.S. election integrity hangs in the balance. Federal officials are at a crossroads, navigating the murky waters of AI threats and potential violence.

Commandos without borders

America’s elite troops partner with African forces but pursue U.S. aims.