Tag: democracy
Washington activists launch ‘Climate Countdown’ to push lawmakers for urgent action
“We, as a society and as a whole, have to respond to the climate crisis.”
How a small New England state is becoming a trailblazer in...
John Marion has successfully spearheaded numerous pieces of democracy reform, including online voter registration, a law strengthening the state’s Ethics Commission and automatic voter registration and risk-limiting post-election audits.
The power of words and war on Democracy
How language can help in the fight against authoritarianism.
Stupidity and blindness have destroyed whatever democracy the US ever had
Republicans AND Democrats are the problem.
Democrats need more democracy, not less
The Democratic Party’s problem isn’t that it’s too democratic. It’s that it’s not democratic enough, yet.
Despite setbacks, the democracy movement is gaining power
A new book outlines how the superrich have worked to undermine our country, and what we can do to fight back.
How bad could things get?
The late ‘60s and early ‘70s were crazy, but we’re looking wilder.
Governors are stiffing workers – and democracy
In Ohio and beyond, governors are signing corporate-backed laws to stop local communities from raising their minimum wages.
From pseudo-democracy to real participation
True democracy is an expression of the brotherhood of man.
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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).