Friday, April 19, 2024

Oceans, tuberculosis and killer robots – the UN’s diverse agenda in 2017

The first session of the UN conference to negotiate a legally-binding instrument to prohibit nuclear weapons.

What is a country for?

Fighting for the good life in Trumplandia.

The McConnell/Trump GOP guts ethics rules for its billionaire cabinet

Senators must reject any nominee who fails to make the necessary disclosures.

When fear comes

The coming arrests mean that a wide range of Americans will experience the violations that poor people of color have long endured.

Utah’s new national monument marks big win for the protection of Indigenous cultural sites

By permanently protecting an area rich in indigenous cultural history, Obama has shown that some things are worth more than money.

Ethics professionals pen open letter: Trump’s cabinet nominations must be delayed

The Republican-controlled Senate is pushing hard to hold confirmation hearings for Trump’s cabinet picks, before their financial disclosure reports and ethics agreements are finalized.

Begin the Trump Resistance Plan before it’s too late

Successfully resisting Trump requires united action toward a common goal, thoughtful strategy and flexible tactics.

The U.S. should back Russia’s Syria ceasefire

For all its shortcomings, Obama’s seemingly improvised Syria strategy has taken advantage of unexpected opportunities. This could be the latest.

Michael Moore urges Trump critics to participate in ‘100 Days of resistance’

“It’s important that everybody go there. This will have an effect.”