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War, peace and presidential candidates
So what hope is there that one of the parade of Democrats seeking the presidency in 2020 could be a real “peace candidate?"
Bernie Sanders pledges to offset campaign travel costs; first 2020 presidential...
“Bernie Sanders is a champion in the fight for climate justice and, like him, we know we need to address our emissions through action, not just rhetoric.”
Reinventing Beto: How a GOP accessory became a top democratic contender...
Beto O’Rourke will be running to elude his actual record. If it catches up with him, he’s going to lose.
After Trump
Centrist liberalism is dead, and Trump is a disaster. But progressives can use what he’s done to remake America and its place in the world.
To ensure every vote counts, Elizabeth Warren says amend the Constitution...
"When you've got a government that works for the rich and it's not working nearly as well for anyone else, that's corruption, and we need to call it out plain and simple."
Trump cornered
What does a megalomaniacal president of the United States do when he’s cornered? We’ll soon find out.
Joe Biden on the relaunch pad: He’s worse than you thought
Whether Biden can win the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination will largely depend on how many voters don’t know much about his actual record.
Bernie Sander rallies in Chicago – the same city that inspired...
“If we stand together believing in justice and human dignity, if we believe in love and compassion, the truth is there is nothing we cannot accomplish. Let us go forward together.”
The big obstacle for Bernie isn’t DNC rigging’ – it’s media...
We must confront those corporate media forces while vastly strengthening independent progressive media work of all kinds.
Presidential candidates should telegraph VP favorites
We only elect twosomes to the White House. Why not learn sooner, not later, what that combo would look like? Frankly, I don’t see much downside – and distinct benefits.
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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.
10 times as much of this toxic pesticide could end up on your tomatoes...
Did the chemical industry helped fashion EPA’s testing strategy?
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.
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.