Friday, April 26, 2024

We Interrupt This Trump Soap Opera for a Discussion of 2016 Issues That Matter

A historian of American political history and culture reflects on what broke the campaign.

Germany Wants to Ban Fossil-Fuel-Powered Cars

The nation’s parliament is calling for the elimination of the internal combustion engine by 2030.

Judge Allows Criminal Case Against Chris Christie to Move Forward

He’s not a wanted man yet, but a judge found probable cause.

Trump the Arsonist

Whatever happens in November, the forecast is for more stormy weather ahead.

Committee to Protect Journalists Denounces Potential Trump Presidency

According to the CPJ, a Trump presidency represents a looming threat to press freedom unknown in modern history.

Trump, Clinton, Obama and the TPP

The strong American popular opposition to the TPP, the Brexit vote and other recent developments in the West suggest growing rejection of the myth that national public and corporate elite interests are identical.

Wells Fargo CEO Resigns

Senators Sanders and Warren called for Stumpf's resignation after Wells Fargo's fraudulent account scandal was revealed.

Utilities Squeezed as Corporations Seek Renewable Energy Elsewhere

Many large power consumers have clearly demonstrated that, with or without their local utilities, they are moving towards a renewable future.

STUDY: Evening Cable News Spent Less Than Two and a Half Hours Discussing College...

Only 2 percent of guests discussing these issues identified as current or recent borrowers — 6 percent were students.

Hillary Clinton Brings Back Al Gore and Talks Green, but She Still Opposes the...

Clinton has already rejected the idea of a carbon tax, and some think it is because her hedge fund backers have big investments in gas and oil.