Politics
Politics
Big Oil Wants Taxpayers to Shield It From Climate Change
Aug 22, 2018 As the nation plans new defenses against more powerful storms and higher tides, one project stands out: a proposal to build a nearly 60-mile "spine" of concrete seawalls, earthen barriers, floating gates and steel levees on the Texas Gulf Coast.
Bye, Scott. Is Donald Next?
Jul 6, 2018 Scott Pruitt's resignation as head of the Environmental Protection Agency is an ethical and environmental victory—and makes a case for the president's own resignation stronger.
Demand Freedom for Siwatu-Salama Ra
Apr 19, 2018 The 26-year-old environmental and racial justice activist was unjustly prosecuted and imprisoned, and now, in the third trimester of a high-risk pregnancy, is serving a mandatory two-year sentence.Judge Berated by Trump in 2016 Backs Him on Challenge to Wall
Feb 27, 2018 Gonzalo Curiel, whose Mexican heritage was hostilely pointed out by the candidate, removes what could have been a major obstacle to a U.S.-Mexico wall.
Map Shows How Trade Deals Would Enable Polluter Power Grab
Sep 30, 2016 The interactive tool "gives people a chance to see if toxic trade is in their own backyard."
The Most Brazen Corporate Power Grab in American History
Sep 3, 2016 The 5,544-page text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership confirms that the agreement would be another step in the global capitalists' march to enslave us. Open, sustained revolt is our only option.
Angelenos Press for Change in California With Fossil Fuel Industry Protest
May 20, 2016 Although the state is ahead of the curve on renewable energy, Saturday’s rally in Los Angeles was a reminder to politicians that there’s far to go before we “Break Free” of our dependence on coal, oil and gas.‘Days of Revolt’: Chris Hedges Talks With ‘Cowspiracy’ Directors (Video)
May 4, 2016 The film's directors Kip Anderson and Keegan Kuhn discuss the environmental effects of the animal agriculture industry.
Democracy in Action: Arrests at Capitol Building Protests Top 1,400
Apr 19, 2016 Over the past week, Democracy Spring and Democracy Awakening activists lobbied members of Congress for campaign finance and voter-law reforms.
Why Did Christie Settle With Exxon?
Mar 14, 2015 Last week, Republican Gov. Chris Christie's administration settled New Jersey's long-standing environmental lawsuit against Exxon Mobil Corp. for pennies on the dollar.