Tag: Washington
None dare call it “encirclement”
he word “encirclement” does not appear in the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), signed into law by President Joe Biden on...
Washington denies permits for massive fracked gas-to-methanol refinery
“Today’s science-based decision helps ensure Washington’s promise of a livable planet for generations to come.”
How to fight off a bad case of “CHS” Flu
Far from alienating the electorate, these proposals are generating majority support precisely because they are bold and clearly would benefit… well, the majority.
In Haiti, Washington meddling missed by press
Haitian and foreign readers and viewers would be so much better served if corporate media could follow the advice of its own codes of ethics.
Unapproved GMO wheat found in Washington
This isn't the first time the USDA has discovered unapproved genetically modified wheat plants.
Big Oil spends record millions to defeat the nation’s first carbon...
Washington state currently ranks fifth in the nation in crude oil refining capacity for making gasoline and other petroleum products.
Oregon and Washington join 20 countries to phase out coal by...
"Phasing out coal power is good news for the climate, for our health and for our kids."
Can centrism be a movement? The answer may surprise you
Real centrism, based on the needs and ideals of most voters, could very well become a movement.
It’s more than a church parking lot. It’s a safe zone...
Some say safe-parking programs aren’t a solution to homelessness. But these women and families are grateful this church has one.
Seattle mayor resigns amid allegations of sexual abuse
Murray's alleged crimes go back to the 1970s.
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Trump fast-tracks Great Lakes oil tunnel, triggering outcry over water and climate risks
Environmental groups and tribal nations warn the Line 5 tunnel project could endanger drinking water for 40 million people after Trump administration classifies it as an emergency.
‘No nonprofit is safe’: Trump escalates federal crackdown on civil society organizations
From Ivy League universities to climate and justice nonprofits, the Trump administration is deploying tax threats, federal takeovers, and embedded agents to suppress ideological dissent and dismantle nonprofit independence.
How 77 tons of radioactive waste ended up in Brooklyn
A lawsuit charges National Grid, a major gas utility, with mismanaging a toxic industrial site near two densely-populated residential neighborhoods.
Sick and unsafe: Trump attacks on workers’ rights is an attack on public health
This power shift hasn't just changed paychecks—it has fundamentally altered the physical and mental health landscape for millions of Americans.
Israel declares permanent military zones in Gaza, vows to block humanitarian aid despite mass...
Defense minister confirms indefinite occupation of seized territory and continuation of full blockade as humanitarian agencies warn of catastrophic collapse and forced displacement.