Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Misty Snow Makes History as first Transgender Senate Nominee

The 30-year-old resident of Salt Lake City used a progressive platform to run, inspired by Senator Bernie Sanders.

‘Weapons of math destruction’ are lurking in the global economy

Did the world let an economic crisis go to waste? We may soon find out the hard way.

Myths And Facts On The Nomination Of Judge Merrick Garland To The Supreme Court

Here are the facts on the nominee, previous lines of right-wing attack, and facts about the nomination and confirmation processes going forward.
A 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Ground Zero in New York City. Photo: DHS

Forever War: How 9/11 Unleashed U.S. Violence on Civilians Abroad & Attacks on Rights...

We look at how post-9/11 policies and the so-called war on terror reshaped the country and the world with two Columbia faculty members who convened a two-day symposium on “The Forever War and the First Amendment.” The symposium brought together journalists, scholars, lawyers and activists to explore the legacy of the “war on terror,” specifically focused on the impact on democratic rights, including the freedoms of speech and the press.

Canada may approve an oil pipeline that threatens the world’s most endangered killer whales

The Trans-Mountain project would almost triple the amount of tar sands oil flowing to a port near Vancouver, British Columbia.

Federal judge orders 1,300 fired employees of Education Department reinstated

District Court Judge Myong J. Joun in Massachusetts reinstated 1,300 Education Department employees and restored "the Department to the status quo."

NYT acknowledges need for economic change—without crediting those who would bring it

“Remember, news is what the public does not know.”


How to fight off a bad case of “CHS” Flu

Far from alienating the electorate, these proposals are generating majority support precisely because they are bold and clearly would benefit… well, the majority.

Advocates call on Congress to #SealTheDeal for care, climate, and justice

The next few months will be crucial to securing the big, bold policy wins needed to build a more equitable, sustainable country for all.
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Trump family businesses rake in $4 billion after his re-election with focus on AI,...

With investments across sectors like real estate, hospitality, media, cryptocurrency and more, the Trumps are “increasingly integrating their business empire” into the wider U.S. economy.