Thursday, March 28, 2024

Study: Fracking, Not Just Fracking Wastewater Injection, Causing Earthquakes in Western Canada

One of the most important finds appears to be the definitive link the researchers found between fracking and earthquakes in the region.

Good-Bye Electoral College? Popular vote movement gaining steam

It’s not just Democrats that see the virtue in reforming presidential elections.

How to make a difficult situation awful

Or why Donald Trump’s Great Wall Is Viagra for him, but a border disaster.

Sanders and Clinton Clash Over Soda Tax

Despite the fact that Clinton pledged not to impose any new taxes on households earning under $250,000 a year, she recently broke her promise by supporting Philadelphia’s proposed soda tax.

Captain Trump Sets a Disastrous Course for the GOP Ship of State

“If the Republican Party continues to splinter and break up into factions because it can no longer function as a cohesive entity this would pave the way for the emergence of this 3d Party.”
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How unaccountable institutions are shaping your life

Three centers of power increasingly dominate our lives: The Supreme Court, the Federal Reserve, and Big Tech.

‘A Thurgood Marshall Plan for Public Education:’ Bernie Sanders unveils 10-point education plan

"The United States, as the wealthiest country in history, should have the best education system in the world...sadly, that is not the case today."

6 ways to put public interest ahead of Big Pharma profits

Increase access to generics, end “evergreening” drug patents, and other ways to put people before profits.

EPA moves to fight states’ power to deny dirty energy projects

The new guidelines threaten the division of state and federal authorities in order to please the fossil fuel industry.

Whatever Pompeo says, there is no certainty Iran mined the Tankers

Pompeo alleged that only the Iranians had the expertise to deploy these mines.