Tag: democracy
What’s at stake when we vote this year
Now, we have a choice: we can continue to talk at each other, or we can invest in one another, and do the deep listening that is required to win real improvements in people’s lives.
10 steps to finding common ground
It’s to get us thinking about what’s really happening to America. It’s exposing the abuses of power all around us.
The biggest threat to our democracy that you haven’t heard of
The real threat is the real possibility of a rogue Constitutional convention – empowering extremists to radically reshape the Constitution, our laws, and our country.
Bipartisan dysfunctionality puts the world at risk
It is an imperative for U.S. foreign policy to seek cooperation between Russia and the U.S. to make a more safe, healthy and secure world.
A threat to global democracy: How Facebook & surveillance capitalism empower...
This is just the latest in a string of controversies surrounding Facebook’s unprecedented influence on democracy in the United States and around the world.
Socialism on the rise as Americans seek out bold, humane alternatives...
"Socialism is no longer a dirty word in the U.S."
Socialists practice internal democracy, endorse Cynthia Nixon – and the media is...
Mainstream outlets can’t stop writing about how the DSA’s endorsement of Cynthia Nixon was a model of democracy in action, unlike the Democratic Party.
6 reasons for hope in Trump times
First, Donald Trump has been a giant wake-up call that we can’t take democracy for granted.
GOP and corporate Dems gain when Democrats run against Putin
Echoing the racket of blaming Russia for the U.S.' severe shortages of democracy plays into the hands of Republicans and corporate Democrats eager to block progressive momentum.
Koch justice: Billionaires seek to expand influence over law enforcement and...
The Kochs’ campaign to influence state attorneys general and state courts has largely flown under the radar.
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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.
House progressives demand answers over alleged abuse in US-Ecuador military operation
Lawmakers are demanding the Pentagon explain the legal basis for joint US-Ecuador operations after reports alleged civilian sites were bombed and detainees were tortured.