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Politics

Herschel Walker, South Park, and the Prius

Kate Yoder / Grist Nov 28, 2022 Why do Republicans defend polluting vehicles? Because Democrats love the saintly Prius. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

A black-and-white image of a man's face is large on the left side. Behind him, like a collage, several policemen walk side by side, toward us. Behind the policemen, also like a collage, two women and a man hold up a sign that reads, "END RACISM." On the right side of the picture, a soldier in camouflage print looks away from us. The soldier holds a large gun and wears a safety helmet with his face guard up.

Truthdiggers

Mike Davis Mined L.A.’s Soul

Rubén Martínez / Capital & Main Nov 1, 2022 Mike Davis appreciation, in memory. "Glimpses of a Homegrown Revolutionary." Personal memories about working with Davis. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Editorial Cartoons

Following House Approval, U.S. Has a Chance to Ban the Cruel Shark Fin Trade

Sara Amundson / Truthout Mar 16, 2020 Sharks are killed 30 percent faster than they can reproduce, including for the inhumane fin trade. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Opinion

The Coronavirus Pandemic Proves That We Can Overcome the Climate Crisis—If We Want To

Martina Moneke / Truthdig Mar 14, 2020 The response to the coronavirus pandemic reveals that it’s possible to significantly reduce emissions that cause air pollution and climate change. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Say Goodbye to Beaches: Rising Seas Are Set to Erode World’s Coastlines

Tim Radford / Climate News Network Mar 14, 2020 Ever higher seas are already eroding shorelines and flooding coasts. Soon the waves could wash away half the world’s sandy beaches. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Educating Girls Is Key to Fighting the Climate Crisis

Alex Kirby / Climate News Network Mar 1, 2020 Their education has multiple benefits that go far beyond the individual and any particular society. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Julian Bond Was a Radical Long Before MLK

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Feb 28, 2020 A new book shows how the activist's positions on issues like the Vietnam War and environmental justice helped move civil rights leaders left. Dig deeper ( 34 Min. Read )

Aerial view of the Paradise, Calif. wildfire

Insurers Should Support People, Not the Fossil Fuel Industry

By Tony Dunn / Independent Media Institute Feb 27, 2020 Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

More Than 9 Million People Are Freecycling Instead of Buying New

April M. Short / Independent Media Institute Feb 27, 2020 Freecycle plans to add a lending and borrowing tool to encourage people to share with friends and neighbors. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

U.K. Court Blocks Heathrow Expansion Over Climate Concerns

DANICA KIRKA / The Associated Press Feb 27, 2020 The ruling against the government cites the Paris Agreement and block plans to add a third runway at Europe's biggest travel hub. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Picture to illustrate CO2 emissions / greenhouse gas emissions There is an ever growing body of evidence that the way we all live is having a marked influence on our global climate. Recent studies have shown that concentrations of CO2 have reached levels

Study: Twitter Bots Amplified Climate Denial Messages to Help Trump

By Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Feb 21, 2020 When Trump entered the presidential race in 2016, automated tweets tended to back him and spread misinformation about climate science. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )