Saturday, November 14, 2026

The democratic debates need more questions about nuclear war

With the Trump administration unraveling what remains of the U.S. arms control regime, Democratic candidates desperately need to articulate their plans to avert a nuclear crisis.

Arkema Plant explosion sparks criticism of Trump EPA relaxing chemical safety rules

The unprecedented rain and flooding from Harvey has sparked concerns about the risks of the Gulf Coast's massive petrochemical infrastructure.

House GOP begins march toward nationwide abortion ban with two ‘absurd’ proposals

"The GOP is using these dangerous lies to try to pass anti-choice bills that harm pregnant people and their families."
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The world just took a major step to curb plastic pollution, but the US...

"The U.S. is the world’s largest exporter of plastics, mostly to developing nations. And this has created a global crisis of waste in countries in South and Central Asia as well as South America and Africa."

Manchin fumes after Sanders op-ed in West Virginia paper calls out obstruction of Biden...

"Congress should proceed with caution on any additional spending and I will not vote for a reckless expansion of government programs."

Trump ends administration’s policy of separation of children from migrant families after condemnation and...

Trump's "sudden surrender" is being equated to condemnation from human rights groups calling the Trump administration's policy "egregious practices."

Wall Street’s $3 billion political investment is a bargain

The For the People Act would loosen the financial industry’s grip over our political system.

The beginning of the end of democracy as we know it?

Will history record that Republican senators were more united in their opposition to democracy than Democratic senators are in their support for it?

Progressives rally 150,000 strong in support of Harris: A united front against fascism

A diverse coalition of progressive leaders and grassroots organizers mobilize to defeat Trump while pushing Kamala Harris on critical issues like Gaza and a working-class agenda.

Blame corporate greed for inflation

CEOs are taking every opportunity to further pad their own pockets. Here’s how to hold them accountable.