Friday, May 15, 2026

Tag: Obama

Obama said he’d close Guantánamo — these activists are pushing Biden...

What should have been an end to the Guantánamo saga in 2012, was only the beginning of more grueling work for this anti-torture coalition.


Trump moves to repeal Obama’s Clean Water Rule

Now that Trump has taken this first step, further action against the EPA is likely to follow.

‘Populist’ Trump punks his fans

In Trump's economy, there will be winners and – as he would say – losers. Can you guess which the bankers will be?

Obama Should Heed Hiroshima’s Survivors

Obama will be the first sitting president to visit Hiroshima, Japan.

Obama Just Protected 1.8 Million Acres of Desert. Here’s What They...

The three new national monuments in California’s Mojave Desert region link up important wildlife habitats.

Keystone Lawsuit Illustrates Enviros’ Big Problem With TPP

The Canadian company behind the Keystone Pipeline is suing the U.S. government. It’s a perfect example of why many environmentalists are wary of Obama’s secretive trade deals.

President Obama Joins Forces with Corporate America and the GOP

President Obama comes off as serious, low drama, and personable, but Corporate America has definitely got the best of him. Obamacare, the TPP, and the never ending war the U.S. is responsible for proves he and his government are easy manipulated.

An End to 'Mindless Austerity:' Obama Pushes for Taxing the Rich...

President Obama is calling for Congress to raise taxes on the wealthy and corporations as a way to fund education and fix America's infrastructure. Could Obama's budget proposal help poor and middle-class families?

New Saudi King to Obama: Lower-Price Oil Policy Won’t Change

Oil prices continue to plummet, hurting states in the U.S. such as North Dakota, where fractured petroleum can't compete with the prices. Yet, King Salman refuses to change the policy or give up Saudi Arabia's oil market share.

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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).