Tag: Congress
The stateless of the union: Trump’s war on immigrants
The opening words of the U.S. Constitution are "We the People." Far more powerful than any single president, it is that collective force that will save us.
The Pentagon’s plan for never-ending war
We desperately need a new real security strategy, and a revolt against endless war to give it traction.
The next big fight
Hands off Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security — expand and improve these programs — don’t cut them.
Congressional Committee members pushing LNG exports bills have deep financial, revolving...
Most of the politicians backing the two bills under consideration have taken tens of thousands of dollars in contributions from the oil and gas industry.
Rep. Gabbard speaks truth to power about the real reason North...
Tulsi Gabbard, Democratic congresswoman from Hawaii, is courageous and tells it like it is.
Why Senator Cardin is a fitting opponent for Chelsea Manning
Chelsea Manning confirmed on Sunday that she is challenging Senator Cardin’s re-election effort in the Democratic primary this June.
Elizabeth Warren condemns Trump’s plan to expand offshore drilling
"This handout to Big Oil executives puts short-term corporate profits ahead of the long-term health and livelihood of America’s coastal families and ignores the growing threat posed by climate change."
Children’s Health Insurance Program in trouble – funding to end in January
"We are unable to say with certainty whether there is enough funding for every state to continue its CHIP program through March 31, 2018.”
Threshold met – senators force vote on net neutrality
While this is a "major milestone" achieved, it's the first step in the fight to save net neutrality.
The GOP’s 100-year war is bigger than taxes or Trump
What do we want the history books to say about our time, 100 years from now?
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Popular sugar substitute erythritol damages blood-brain barrier, elevating stroke risk
A new study shows how erythritol, a zero-calorie sugar alternative, directly damages human cells that comprise the blood-brain barrier.
Nearly all plant-based meat alternatives Contain mycotoxins
The researchers found that 100 percent of the plant-based meat substitutes contained at least one of 19 different types of mycotoxins, often showing high "co-occurrence" (multiple toxins in a single product).
Waterboarding for dollars in Cuba
The CBS Sunday Morning program, “Next: Cuba?” which aired on April 26, presented a discussion of the recent intensification of sanctions on...
California officials accuse Trump administration of targeting blue states after Medicaid funding freeze
Federal officials cite fraud concerns while California leaders warn millions could lose access to critical healthcare and in-home support services.
Butter (and schools), not guns (and warfare)
The War Against Iran, Up Close and Personal (and All Too Far Away).