Tag: Congress
While McConnell tries to rush Green New Deal vote, Senate Democrats...
"This is about our lives, and this should not be partisan. Science should not be partisan."
A necessary voice: Ilhan Omar must not be silenced
Representative Omar has only held office for two months and not only faces attacks from within her own party, but also what amounts to a campaign of incitement launched by the right.
In a historic vote, Senate passes War Powers Resolution to end...
“This is historic. For the first time in 45 years, Congress is one step closer to withdrawing U.S. forces from an unauthorized war.”
Pressure is on: Activists push Congress extra hard to support new...
"Now we need to push lawmakers extra hard to support the new legislation before the lobbyists get to them."
Bipartisan support for public lands protection bill passes through Congress
The new bill, S.47, is viewed as "a massive win for the present and future of American conservation."
Climate change is too serious for political labels
When we talk about the Green New Deal, let’s forget the labels and talk about how to mount an effort up to the existential challenges of our time.
‘Wouldn’t have happened without our movement:’ Climate leaders celebrate as McConnell...
"This wouldn't have happened if it weren't for the young Kentuckians who took an enormous risk to confront #OilMoneyMitch both in Kentucky and DC. When the youth lead, we win."
‘Shocking’ report reveals thousands of migrant children have been sexually abused...
"This is not normal! Why would any member of Congress or person of conscience support increasing funds and enabling this agency?"
We gave Pharma a blank check, now we’re paying the bill
We can and should ask our policymakers to rewrite the rules of our economy and rebuild a pharmaceutical industry that is designed to serve the needs of patients, not profits.
Government ethics office refuses to certify Wilbur Ross’ financial disclosure
“Trump’s own ethics watchdog today confirmed that Secretary Ross violated his ethics agreement and federal ethics laws by lying about stock holdings he was supposed to divest.”
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How Summer Lee’s landslide victory defies billionaire influence in politics
In a resounding rejection of billionaire-funded opposition, U.S. Rep. Summer Lee secures a primary win, highlighting a growing resistance against corporate and dark money in American politics.
Global military spending hits record $2.4 trillion amidst rising conflicts
As conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza intensify, world powers led by the US ramp up military expenditures, sparking debate over global security priorities and economic consequences.
10 times as much of this toxic pesticide could end up on your tomatoes...
Did the chemical industry helped fashion EPA’s testing strategy?
Climate change costs to hit $38 trillion annually by 2050
New study reveals stark economic disparities as global warming intensifies, disproportionately affecting the world's poorest nations.
Electric vehicles sales remain strong globally new report from IEA confirms
The IEA said that electric vehicle sales will reach 17 million in 2024, which is up from 14 million in 2023, according to its new Global EV Outlook 2024.