Friday, April 19, 2024

Democrats vow to oppose Betsy DeVos as education secretary

DeVos is being highly criticized for her lack of experience and her advocacy aimed at privatizing the public education system.

Searching for peace in a troubled world

It sounds like a platitude, but it’s the simple and urgent truth: we must learn to live peacefully together.

From faith to action: Fossil fuel divestment more vital than ever

Insuring a rapid and just transition away from fossil fuels towards clean energy must remain a global priority.

Mexico in revolt: What the ‘Gasolinazo’ can teach us about protest

We must also be wary of so-called liberals who want to coopt our movements for their own personal and political gain only to ignore our voices once in power.

Sanctuary city mayors stand in defiance against Trump’s orders

On the same day that Peña Nieto cancelled his meeting with Trump, the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists advanced the Doomsday Clock to 2-and-a-half minutes to midnight.

From red hats to pink hats: The awkward morning after

“I'm here to empower my daughters because I have marched these streets many many times ... and now I need to teach the next generation to do the same.”

Exclusive: A cold sense of dread: Inaugural 2017

What is it that draws people to this man?

Scientists are fighting back against Trump

It seems that President Trump has provided a huge wake-up call for scientists.

The battle is joined: Lessons of the 2017 California Democratic ADEMs

Our collective victory will be rooted in our local communities.

Trump orders construction of U.S.-Mexico border wall, admits taxpayers will foot the bill

Trump says negotiations with Mexico will begin “relatively soon.”