Trump declares war on the media; a monumental mistake he will soon regret
Is he so arrogant and clueless that he doesn’t fathom the tremendous power that the media possesses and the massive damage that it can inflict on his presidency?
Reality, not foes, undermines Trump’s legitimacy
Trump’s opening gambit focuses public attention not on real policy or legislation (still a great void) but whether this chief executive is simply an impulsive, erratic narcissist – or much worse, so unstable he could dislodge current, fragile power balances, here and abroad.
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.