How a growing movement made impeachment politically feasible
As momentum for impeachment builds, By the People is working to ensure that Trump’s removal is a truly transformative moment in our history.
EPA to weaken rules to control toxic coal ash in water
Environmental activists plan to challenge these rollbacks in court. Let’s hope they succeed.
Risk assessment: Thoughts on ‘a climate security plan for America’
“A Climate Security Plan for America”, if it had been covered by the press, could actually make a difference in changing the minds of some in the political center more inclined to believe the U.S. military than scientists or activist groups.
‘Just the first step’: House democrats approve Trump impeachment inquiry resolution
“This resolution ensures transparency, advancing public disclosure of deposition transcripts, and outlying the procedures for the transfer of evidence to the judiciary committee to use in its proceedings,” said Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi ahead of the vote.
The real divide
Unless Democrats stand squarely on the side of democracy against oligarchy, the risk on election day is that too many Americans will either stand with Trump or stay home.
Democrats make a huge mistake if they just focus impeachment on the Ukraine scandal
As with Nixon, impeaching Trump requires a slow boil, not a stir-fry.
Senate Republicans: Stuck between a rock and a hard place
In a relatively short period of time, we Americans will be watching as a monumental event in this nation’s history takes place.
6 ways Trump has sold out America
Donald Trump claims to be a patriot at the same time as he sells out America.
Adam Schiff is no friend of progressives
Under the circumstances, progressives might view him as an ally. But any alliance with the likes of Schiff should be understood as tactical and temporary.
Senate hearing calls out the influence of dark money in blocking climate action
Until the U.S. political system changes and limits the amount of money, and its corresponding power, in politics, the deck will remain stacked in favor of the fossil fuel industry when it comes to Congressional action on climate.