Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Restoring the Voting Rights Act

This week, the Voting Rights Advancement Act was introduced in Congress in hopes of restoring Section 5 to modern standards.

Trump’s energy adviser runs away when questioned by Democracy Now! at UN climate talks

Wells Griffith refused to answer questions and ran from our camera team for about a quarter-mile, retreating to the U.S. delegation office.

Trump’s wildlife protection board supports trophy hunting

Although Trump had openly tweeted about being against hunting, some members of this advisory board have direct ties with the president and his family.

We don’t have to choose between nuclear madmen

We can make a difference -- maybe even the difference -- to avert global nuclear annihilation.

Why does Amazon get corporate welfare?

Not satisfied with just taking your money, Amazon is coming after your tax dollars as well.

1-2 Punch: Ignore Senate Republicans; let Americans impeach Trump

Democrats need to deliver a one-two punch, using an effective strategy to knock Trump out of office. First, they need to gather...

Two scientists resign from EPA to protest recent firings

The scientists insist they will “not be a future prop for bad science.”

Biden’s chance to revive US tradition of inserting ethics in foreign policy

Joe Biden has promised to set a different course, to “reclaim” America’s “position as the moral and economic leader of the world.”

Sanders-led panel exposes Big Pharma for ‘ripping off’ Americans with publicly funded meds

"It is unacceptable that half of new prescription drugs invented with the help of NIH scientists now cost more than $111,000," said the HELP Committee chair, urging action by the Biden administration to cut prices.

210 defendants cite Trump’s call as motive for capitol attack

Uncover how 210 January 6 defendants attribute their actions to Trump's incitement, revealing deep links between his rhetoric and the Capitol attack.