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I could not stay silent: Annelle Sheline resigns from State Dept....
A State Department human rights officer resigns in protest of U.S. backing for Israel's actions in Gaza, urging a reevaluation of policies that clash with American values.
Trump’s stance on Gaza conflict: calls for Israel to ‘finish the...
Former President Trump's call for Israel to 'finish the problem' in Gaza during a Fox News interview ignites global debate amid a worsening humanitarian crisis.
Biden’s EPA accused of yielding to industry over gas-fired power plants
The Biden administration faces criticism for delaying crucial regulations on gas-fired power plants, raising concerns about the commitment to environmental promises.
Biden administration fuels rural and tribal progress with $366 million green...
Biden's $366 million green energy initiative promises a sustainable future for rural and tribal communities, spotlighting the administration's dedication to equitable clean energy access.
Medicare launches first-ever drug price negotiations with pharmaceutical giants
"We are moving ahead to help people in spite of pharma's efforts to block negotiation in the courts."
US hawks call for action against Iran following attack on troops...
Amidst escalating tensions, US lawmakers call for a strong response to Iran after a drone attack on American troops in Jordan intensifies calls for action.
LNG exports: Profit for speculators, cost for consumers and climate
"Record LNG exports drive up home heating prices for Americans, and line the pockets of fossil fuel CEOs."
Escalating conflicts: US, UK military actions in Yemen spark wider war...
Amidst Israel's Gaza operations, the US and UK's air strikes on Yemen heighten regional tensions, challenging international maritime security and legal norms.
Supreme Court upholds Idaho’s stringent abortion ban, escalating the national reproductive...
In a controversial decision, the U.S. Supreme Court reinstates Idaho's strict abortion law, igniting a national debate over reproductive rights.
‘I cannot be quietly complicit’: Biden official resigns over Gaza assault
"I cannot represent an administration that does not value all human life equally."
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Trump quietly expands corporate tax breaks while threatening states over food aid
Treasury guidance weakens corporate minimum tax as the Agriculture Department warns states to “undo” full November SNAP payments amid shutdown confusion.
Bill Gates gave $3.5M to think tank run by climate crisis denier Bjorn Lomborg
Tax records reveal that the billionaire’s foundation has donated for years to Lomborg’s Copenhagen Consensus Center.
Military moral injury, iolence, and the parable of the Guinea worm
An unexpected encounter with compassion.
Taxing the rich is key to challenging the far-right
There are many things that need to change in this world. But one thing is clear: anyone who claims to oppose the rise of the far right must, at the very least, support higher taxes on extreme wealth.
Utah’s 1,300-bed homelessness “accountability center” tests Trump-era crackdown
Planned for 16 acres on the edge of Salt Lake City, Utah’s new homelessness campus would combine mass shelter, court-ordered treatment, and “work-conditioned housing.” Supporters call it a model of reform, while advocates warn it mirrors forced labor and internment.