Thursday, December 5, 2024

Tag: red states

Red states lead U.S. in wind and solar power production, study...

Despite climate action often being frustrated by Republican leaders in Congress and at the local level, states with Republican governors and a majority of Republican state legislators are leading the nation in solar and wind.

Dairyland in denial: Red states & the myth of the real...

Unless or until progressives start to recognize the cost of losing the underpopulated red states in Middle America, ultra-right-wing Republicans will continue to have power in Washington all out of proportion to the popular will.

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Class conflict in Red State America.

What I Learned on My Red State Book Tour

While Robert Reich's intent was to put into practice what he teaches, "the best way to learn is to talk with people who disagree with you," here is what he actually learned from red America while on his book tour.

One of America’s Reddest States Embraced Socialism to Fight Robber Barons...

North Dakota has come up with a solution to fight back against Wall Street—embrace socialism. While it might be the reddest state in America, it's ironically the most socialist state. If North Dakota can do it, so can the rest of the states.

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The Oligarchic Dozen: Top 12 US billionaires amass $2 trillion in wealth

The wealth of America’s richest 12 billionaires has doubled since 2020, raising concerns about democracy, climate, and economic inequality.

Watchdogs say Elon Musk has ‘declared war on Social Security’

Critics warn Musk’s endorsement of anti-Social Security rhetoric and his advisory role could pave the way for privatization, threatening millions of Americans’ financial security.

Billionaire pick for key Pentagon job tied to Khashoggi’s murderers and defense industry conflicts

Critics warn Stephen Feinberg’s nomination for a top Pentagon role underscores troubling ties to Khashoggi’s murder and the defense industry.

Biden faces pressure to act as Trump’s mass deportation plan sparks fear

With Trump’s return to office looming, undocumented immigrants and mixed-status families brace for unprecedented deportation efforts. Activists call on Biden to take immediate action to protect vulnerable populations.

Can recycling save the clean energy revolution?

It's necessary, but not sufficient.