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Biden faces criticism over condemnation of pro-Palestinian campus protests
The president's portrayal of these protests as violent and lawless has not only stirred controversy, but may also deepen the rift between him and many progressive constituents.
A second Trump presidency: A blueprint for unprecedented executive power
Trump articulates a blueprint for an administration that could profoundly reshape the governance and global stance of the United States.
The distortion of campus protests over Gaza
Did the right weaponize antisemitism to distract from Israel's war?
Congressional investigation reveals new evidence of Big Oil’s decades-long campaign to deny climate science
Fossil fuel industry efforts to delay inquiries highlight its sense of impunity—and echo tactics used to obstruct climate action and deceive the public.
Ukraine, Israel, and the incoherence of US foreign policy
The legislation that emerges from the U.S. Congress is often as ugly and unappetizing as the process that created it.
Fossil fuel tax could unlock $720 billion for climate crisis, new report finds
The Climate Damages Tax aims to rectify historical injustices and provide a tangible pathway towards a more sustainable and just world.
EPA proposes ban on pesticide widely used on fruits and vegetables
In calling for an end to all uses of the pesticide on food, the agency cited evidence that acephate harms workers who apply the chemical as well as the general public and young children.
FTC challenges Big Pharma over unfair patents as Sanders applauds regulatory crackdown
The Federal Trade Commission intensifies its fight against pharmaceutical patent abuses, aiming to slash drug prices and increase access to generic medications.
New report finds Tyson Foods dumped pollutants into US waterways for years
The wastewater analyzed consisted of pathogens and microorganisms and slaughterhouse byproducts, such as body parts of animals, feces and blood.