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If We Don't Expand Voting Rights Protections We're Lost

A growing number of young people, states, and cities are suing Big Oil and governments for failing to act on the crisis.

Can the Courts Force Climate Action?

Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California has died. Three people ...

Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California dies at age 90, sources tell the AP

The study was the first of its kind researching the presence of microplastics in ...

'Plastic Rainfall' Contaminating Nearly Everything People Eat and Drink

One activist in Mexico said the country's green wave movement now had the task ...

Latin American Women Take to the Streets on International Safe Abortion Day

CP2, which the Biden administration is expected to either approve or reject in ...

'The Next Climate Litmus Test'
Sen. Merkley Joins Fight Against CP2 LNG Terminal

The Massachusetts Democrat grew more agitated as the nominee to federal health ...

Watch Elizabeth Warren Take No S**t Whatsoever From Evasive Biden Nominee

"Trump violated his oath of office and incited a violent insurrection that ...

Citing 14th Amendment, Michigan Voters File Suit to Bar Trump From 2024 Ballot

"What we win at the bargaining table depends on the power we build on the job ...

'We Will Win'
7,000 More Autoworkers Walk Out as UAW Expands Strike Again

"House Republicans cannot move their extreme, cruel, unworkable ...

Dems Slam GOP for Trying to Force 'Anti-Immigrant Agenda' Into Government Funding Bill

It is past time for our country to acknowledge the fear and the anger that comes with the prediction of 99% of ...

I Want My Grandchildren to Have a Livable Planet

Contact your student loan servicer and look into income driven repayment or loan consolidation before you ...

What to do if you can't afford student loan payments

On Capitol Hill, Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts and Congressmember Jamaal Bowman ...

Rep. Bowman and Sen. Markey Introduce Green New Deal for Public Schools Act

"To have our decades of work preserved in such a way—where anyone can come online and ...

50+ Years of Bill Moyers' Journalism Joins Library of Congress Archive

Human rights groups say there is a worrying trend of activists being arrested on tax evasion charges.

Jailing of Vietnam climate activist sparks concern
Quick Glance: Vietnam imprisons fifth climate activist in concerning trend
- Hoang Thi Minh Hong was convicted in a three-hour trial in Ho Chin Minh City.
- Human rights groups say this was a predetermined outcome in a politically motivated case.
- The Vietnamese government is interpreting vague laws in the harshest way for the cases of these activists.
- It also seems clear that the Vietnamese government, despite its commitment to a just energy transition, will not tolerate the independent views of civil society organizations.

"Young people are here because Kevin McCarthy and other Republicans are playing political games with our lives. We're over this bullshit." Show more

A new report found that Russian troops were likely "using the plant as ...

'A Dangerous Nuclear Crisis'
Greenpeace Warns Zaporizhzhia Insufficiently Monitored

The Democrat "directed his staff to deliver a gift to the ...

'Top Tier Trolling'
Fetterman Gifts House GOP Case of Bud Light Over Biden Impeachment Hearing

"The staggering runup of billionaire wealth since the passage of the ...

Analysis
Billionaires Have Gotten $2.2 Trillion Richer Since Trump-GOP Tax Cuts

The UAW demanding a 32-hour workweek, a reasonable demand that has the potential to help meet part of our current ...

We Should Organize for a 20-Hour Work Week

There is no doubt that with this decision, the U.K. government is siding with oil and gas ...

The Rosebank Go-Ahead Confirms the UK as a leading Planet Wrecker

The union on Tuesday said the Democratic president has proven ...

United Farm Workers endorses Biden, says he's an 'authentic champion' for workers
Quick Glance: Biden and Trump compete for the favor of workers in Michigan
- President Biden and former President Trump emphasize the importance of the working class in Michigan.
- Trump won the battleground states of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania in 2016, which Biden reclaimed in 2020.
- Biden won the union vote in Michigan with 62% in 2020.
- In 2012, Obama won nonwhite working-class voters by a large margin.

“Are you fucking serious?” one banker asked me, before trying to shoulder ...

The Direct Action Wing of the US Climate Movement Is Evolving―and That’s a Good Thing

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy rejected a bipartisan Senate proposal to keep agencies funded ...

House GOP hardliners block spending stopgap with shutdown looming
Quick Glance: North Texas federal employees prepare for upcoming government shutdown
- Federal employees in North Texas seeking assistance from local food banks and community centers.
- A shutdown is unnecessary and avoidable, hopefully it doesn't happen.
- Sen. Patty Murray blocked the proposal but argued for continued pay for all federal workers.
- Ted Cruz would pause his paychecks in the event of a shutdown.

Biden Administration Says Israelis Can Travel to U.S. Without a Visa

Biden administration says Israelis can travel to US without visa
Quick Glance: Visa-Free Travel for Israelis Announced
- Israel will join the US Visa Waiver Program, allowing Israeli citizens to enter the United States without a visa and vice versa, according to the Biden administration.
- Israeli citizens are expected to enter the US visa-free by November 30, according to an official.
- They can stay for up to 90 days under the program.
- Although officials say these issues have been settled, earlier this month, 15 Democratic senators urged Secretary of State Antony Blinken not to nominate Israel for the program based on the treatment of Palestinian-Americans when traveling to Israel.

"We want peace, in our country, in Ukraine, in Europe, in the world. Peace and the ...

A Global Call for Peace in Ukraine Emerges at UN General Assembly

The reshaping of the Kansas Technical Institute’s campus into an actual prison a perspective on what it means when ...

A Literal School-to-Prison Pipeline

Hollywood writers ended a nearly 150-day strike but still must ratify deal.

What's in tentative WGA deal? Proposed contract covers artificial intelligence, pay

"The legacy of cluster bombs is misery, death, and expensive cleanup after generations of ...

Bipartisan House Amendment to Ban US Cluster Bomb Exports Fails

A new report warns that huge tax gifts for corporations and ...

Supreme Court Could Trigger Hundreds of Billions in Corporate Tax Cuts 'With the Stroke of Pen'
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Could Trigger Billions in Corporate Tax Cuts with a Single Decision
- A new report warns of significant tax gifts for corporations and a potential $340 billion deficit in the federal budget due to an upcoming SCOTUS case in December.
- According to estimates, nearly 400 multinational corporations could collectively receive over $270 billion in tax relief if the conservative-dominated U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of the plaintiffs in Moore v. United States.
- The Roosevelt Institute and ITEP also discovered that Chief Justice John Roberts and Associate Justice Samuel Alito own shares in 19 companies that could receive a total of $30 billion in tax breaks if the judges invalidate the 2017 law's mandatory repatriation tax.
- The case has implications beyond the repatriation tax, potentially allowing the Supreme Court to become a major tax policymaker and creating uncertainty about the ability to tax large corporations and the wealthy.

"Companies are generating record profits and we demand that workers ...

'One Job Should Be Enough!'
Vegas Hospitality Workers Vote by 95% to Authorize Strike

"This report sheds light on the perceptions of parents regarding public ...

Majority of US Parents Think Public Library Book Bans Infringe on Their Rights

President Joe Biden still has a chance to correct course before COP28.

The Climate Ambition Summit Exposed US Fossil Fuel Failure

"The disgraceful decision to give Rosebank the green light shows the ...

‘Morally Obscene’
UK Approves Massive Undeveloped Oil and Gas Field in North Sea

Migrants and asylum seekers are more than mere statistics. They are human beings in desperate need ...

World leaders Must Do More to Sustain Refugees and Migrants

"The same party who provided $2 trillion tax giveaways to the wealthy ...

'Unbelievably Cruel'
GOP Pushes Astronomical Cuts to Education, Housing, and Food Aid

Justices John Roberts and Samuel Alito stand to ...

These Supreme Court Justices Have Personal Investments in Companies That Could Reap Billions in Upcoming Ruling

A judge has ruled that Donald Trump committed fraud for years while building ...

Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks, insurers as he built real estate empire
Quick Glance: Trump found liable for fraud in New York civil lawsuit
- The court determined that the documents presented here contain fraudulent valuations that the defendants used in their business.
- Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against Mr. Trump last September, accusing him, his two adult sons, and the Trump Organization of lying about his net worth and asset values between 2011 and 2021.
- Mr. Trump previously denied any wrongdoing and dismissed the New York case as another politically motivated "witch hunt" brought by a biased prosecutor.
- As part of the Tuesday decision, the Trump Organization was instructed to cancel its business licenses in New York and propose independent monitors within 10 days to oversee the process.

The proposed rules would return fixed and mobile ...

Is broadband an essential utility, like water or electricity? New net neutrality effort makes the case

The Federal Trade Commission and 17 state attorney generals ...

Amazon sued by FTC and 17 states over allegations it inflates online prices and overcharges sellers

The Dirty Debt Deal did not make MVP a Done Deal; as Seeger sang, “We can never give up hope.”

Pete Seeger Would Have Fought the Mountain Valley Pipeline

More than half of the Democratic caucus has encouraged Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) to ...

Menendez, facing more calls to resign, to address fellow Senate Democrats
Quick Glance: Calls for Bob Menendez's Resignation
- Senator Bob Menendez to make first remarks following indictment
- Democratic senators call for Bob Menendez's resignation
- Many Democratic officials in New Jersey also call for Menendez's resignation
- Democratic Representative Andy Kim to challenge Menendez

Now that the Writers Guild of America (WGA) has reached a ...

SAG-AFTRA strike
All eyes on actors union following tentative deal between studios and writers

The Supreme Court is allowing work to proceed on a new Alabama congressional map with ...

Supreme Court allows drawing of new Alabama congressional map to proceed
Quick Glance: Proposals for three Alabama district maps to strengthen black voters' rights
- A court-appointed special master presented three proposals on Monday to enhance the black voting-age population in a newly configured district in Alabama.
- This is the latest development in a closely watched redistricting case with implications for control of the US House of Representatives in the upcoming elections.
- Two other plans for the district would result in a black population of 48.7% or 48.5%.
- All of these exceed the approximately 40% black population in the second district, which had been rejected by federal judges as improperly diluting black political power in this Deep South state.

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday secured the votes needed to limit debate on advancing a temporary ...

US Senate poised to advance temporary government funding bill

"Lawmakers and regulators must step up and confront this threat before it's ...

Report Urges Curbs on Development of 'Deceptive and Dangerous' Human-Like AI

"You deserve what you've earned, and you've earned a hell of a lot more than ...

In Historic First, Biden Walks Picket Line With Striking UAW Workers

"The pathway to 1.5 °C has narrowed in the past two years, but clean energy ...

IEA Says 'Unprecedented' Clean Energy Surge Has Kept Key Warming Target Alive

Human Rights Watch looked at 39 loans in 38 countries since the start of the pandemic ...

Report
IMF Austerity Measures Are ‘Undermining Rights’ Around the World

"Netanyahu made clear with his little map today what normalization really ...

Netanyahu Shows Map of 'New Middle East'—Without Palestine—to UN General Assembly

Perhaps those who voted for Kasselakis are unfamiliar with U.S. politics and the true color of ...

Endgame for Syriza? The Unbearable Lightness of the Greek Left

"MAGA House leaders are holding baseless impeachment hearings against ...

'A Trainwreck'
House GOP to Hold Biden Impeachment Hearing as Shutdown Nears

Autoworkers want a bigger share. Share of what? say Ford, GM, and Chrysler.

The Big Three’s Inevitable Collision with the UAW
Quick Glance: Trump pretends to support workers amid UAW strike
- The former president is undeniably trying to impress Michigan workers.
- Trump repeatedly boasted about his extensive infrastructure plans, promoting one infrastructure week after another.
- Trump successfully passed a significant legislation: $1.5 trillion in tax cuts that primarily benefited the wealthy and corporations, while providing minimal benefits to workers like the UAW members on strike.
- When it comes to unions, Trump doesn't genuinely support them - what he supports is union members supporting him.

The proposed SNAP amendments, which would take away food assistance that ...

House GOP Want to Take Food Assistance Away From More Than 1 Million Low-Income People

U.S. Sen. John Fetterman said the aim of the bill is to ...

Senate Dems Want to Cancel All Student Lunch Debt—A 'Term So Absurd That It Shouldn't Even Exist'

"Public schools belong to us, and we know we deserve better," said a Sunrise ...

US High Schoolers Launch Green New Deal for 'Our Schools and Our Futures'

It reminds me a lot of Keystone XL saga, but with perhaps even more at stake.

The Fight to End LNG Expansion Could Be the Biggest Climate Battle of Our Lives

"All justices personally close to proprietors of shady financial services firms ...

'He Cannot Be Trusted'
Thomas Urged to Recuse From CFPB Case Over Koch Ties

"We can't talk about holding Thomas and Alito accountable for selling out ...

'Corruption Is Corruption'
Summer Lee Joins Call for Menendez's Resignation

Yaroslav Hunka, 98, had been called a "hero" in Canadian Parliament.

Canada House speaker apologizes for praising Ukrainian veteran who fought for Nazis

"ENI joins the long list of fossil fuel companies that.. ...

ENI Knew, Too
Probe Shows Italian Oil Giant Was Aware of Climate Impacts in 1970

A progressive Pentagon would recognize the deep truth of three maxims: that wars not make one ...

What in the Hell Would a Progressive Pentagon Look Like Anyway?

Democratic Sen. Cory Booker is calling on fellow New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez to resign ...

Cory Booker calls on fellow New Jersey Bob Menendez to resign

"Iraqis who were tortured by U.S. personnel still have no clear path for ...

After 20 Years, Still No Justice or Compensation for Iraqis Tortured by US Forces

It's essential the president and other Democratic lawmakers stand unambigously on the side of ...

Biden on the Picket Line Is Good. But He Must Go Further

A trial in the Google Play monopoly case could be an opportunity to compel Google to stop its ...

When Taking On Google’s Monopoly, Don’t Settle For Less

Advocates has saved many thousands of lives, diminished the number of injuries and saved tens of ...

How Insurers Can Be Sentinels for Driver Health and Safety

"The need for action to curtail the possibility of nuclear conflict could ...

'The World Is at Stake'
Defuse Nuclear War Kicks Off Nationwide Week of Action

The U.N. estimates more than 250,000 people have been affected by Libyan flooding. Here's how you can help.

How to help Libya’s flood victims

Rep. Andy Kim, who was first elected in 2018, says he feels compelled to run in the primary ...

Rep. Andy Kim will challenge Menendez in primary for Senate seat

As the original shapers of right-wing media fade into history, Kirk seemingly hopes to raise his own profile in ...

Will Charlie Kirk Be the Next Rupert Murdoch?

As more and more of us live to advanced years, it is crucial to accept and even embrace our condition.

A Few Thoughts on This Admission
I Am Old

"The endorsement of the fossil fuel treaty proposal by ...

Two More Countries Join Growing Bloc of Nations Calling for a Fossil Fuel Nonproliferation Treaty

The translocation is part of a larger effort to create viable populations of greater ...

Nepal Reserve Prepares to Welcome Rhinos in Bid to Boost Biodiversity

"As Jewish New Yorkers committed to racial justice, we believe apartheid is ...

Progressive NY State Lawmakers Join 250+ Jews Protesting Netanyahu's UN Speech

The contours of U.S. capitalism have fundamentally tilted the economic playing field to ...

Despite Some Woeful Press Coverage, Autoworkers Strike Inspires a Nation

A Nebraska mother who pleaded guilty to giving her teenage ...

Nebraska mother sentenced to 2 years in prison for giving abortion pills to pregnant daughter
Quick Glance: Nebraska Mother Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Providing Abortion Pills to Daughter
- Nebraska mother gives her underage daughter abortion pills and assists in burning and burying the fetus.
- Madison County District Judge Mark Johnson sentences her to two years in prison.
- Daughter Celeste Burgess, now 19, was sentenced to 90 days in jail and two years of probation in July.
- The sentencing follows the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Brazil's Supreme Court rejects efforts to restrict indigenous peoples' rights to reservations on ...

Indigenous Brazilians celebrate landmark ruling
Quick Glance: Brazil's Supreme Court Rejects Time Limit on Indigenous Land Claims
- Brazil's Supreme Court voted overwhelmingly against a time limit on Indigenous land claims.
- Nine out of eleven justices rejected the deadline, stating that it contradicted constitutional guarantees on Indigenous rights to ancestral lands.
- The ruling is a significant victory for Brazil's Indigenous peoples and a blow to the agribusiness lobby.
- The decision will help resolve approximately 300 pending land recognition claims, protecting Indigenous communities from land-grabbers and illegal activities.

Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife are accused of taking bribes of gold bars, a luxury car and cash in exchange for using his outsized sway in foreign affairs to ... Show more

A military judge at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba has ruled a 9/11 ...

Guantanamo judge rules 9/11 defendant unfit for trial after panel finds abuse rendered him psychotic
Quick Glance: 9/11 defendant ruled unfit for trial due to torture-induced psychosis
- A military judge in Guantanamo Bay has declared one of the 9/11 defendants unfit for trial after a military medical panel determined that the man's sustained abuse in CIA custody has left him permanently psychotic.
- Pre-trial hearings for the remaining defendants resumed on Friday in the military courtroom at the U.S. naval base in Cuba.
- No trial date has been set for the case, which has been delayed by logistical issues, high turnover, and legal challenges.
- A military medical panel last month diagnosed al-Shibh with post-traumatic stress disorder and secondary psychosis, attributing it to his torture and solitary confinement during his four years in CIA custody following his 2002 arrest.
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