Politics

The freedom we cherish in America owes a great deal to the symbiotic relationship between “the news”—free-wheeling journalism, warts and all—and an accountable government.

“We are taking on the incredible power of Wall Street, the drug companies, the insurance companies, fossil fuel, the prison industrial complex, the military-industrial complex. That is unbelievable power.”

if The Donald hasn’t also been playing the roles of White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, and other characters from Carroll’s classic nineteenth century children’s book, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, then tell me what he’s been doing these last years.

Improper political interference in government research undermines the critical role that unbiased science plays in our democracy.

“Expanding extraction of dirty fossil fuels on our public lands threatens the health of our communities and the future of our climate."

Even without more likely incriminating evidence, everything Trump does and says from now on will amplify the growing national consensus here is the King of Presidential Corruption.

As momentum for impeachment builds, By the People is working to ensure that Trump’s removal is a truly transformative moment in our history.

Environmental activists plan to challenge these rollbacks in court. Let’s hope they succeed.

“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.

“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.