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The Center for American Progress Isn’t Fooling Anybody

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Sep 10, 2019 The Center for American Progress claimed it was a financial decision as former staffers worry about its editorial independence. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

A Proposal Designed to Confuse Public and Prevent ‘Medicare for All’

Margaret Flowers / HealthOverProfit.org Feb 23, 2018 The Center for American Progress unveils a health care plan written to confuse supporters of Medicare for all and protect private health insurance profits. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Hey, Maybe This Cap Will Work

Staff / Truthdig Jul 13, 2010 Let's not get too excited here, but word on the street -- fine, word in several major news outlets on Tuesday -- has it that BP was about to try out yet another cap designed to maybe, possibly contain the oil hemorrhaging into the Gulf of Mexico. But this is only a test. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Hope on the Deepwater Horizon

Staff / Truthdig Jun 5, 2010 There's hope on the Deepwater Horizon after a new containment cap was put into place and 6,000 barrels of oil was funneled to the surface in 24 hours. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Power Exec Struggles With Industry

Staff / Truthdig Oct 23, 2006 James Rogers may head the power industry's main trade association, but he disagrees with the group's opposition to emissions caps. The forward-thinking CEO wants energy providers and the Bush administration to accept the reality of global warming and embrace the future: "The science says we need to act." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Schwarzenegger Defies GOP on Emissions Cap

Staff / Truthdig Aug 31, 2006 California will become the first state to cap greenhouse gas emissions, should a deal reached between Gov. Schwarzenegger and state Democrats pass the Legislature. The deal is seen as a betrayal by Republicans, who oppose a state cap on emissions. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Greenland Ice Caps Melting at Staggering Pace

Staff / Truthdig Jun 25, 2006 OK, panic. According to the L.A. Times: "The massive glaciers are deteriorating twice as fast as they were five years ago. If the ice thaws entirely, sea level would rise 21 feet." Some experts think the melting is occurring in ways that computer models had not predicted. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )