Sunday, November 17, 2024

What rough beast?

President Biden’s Gaza policy leaves the Middle East in flames.

It’s raining PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in Miami, study shows

Their findings identified 21 types of PFAS in rainwater across the city, including the now-phased-out PFOS and PFOA compounds as well as newer PFAS varieties still used in manufacturing.

Trump’s chief of staff pick worked as a tobacco lobbyist during 2024 campaign

Susie Wiles, a central figure in Trump’s 2024 campaign, also worked as a registered lobbyist for Swisher International, a major tobacco company, as recently as this year.

Trump set to execute ‘largest mass deportation operation’ on day 1, sparking immediate legal...

The move follows Trump’s resounding electoral victory, described as a mandate to fulfill campaign promises, including the mass deportation of undocumented immigrants.

It’s not just about the president

Throughout American history, presidents have repeatedly sought to increase their powers, nowhere more so than in the context of war.

Supreme Court allows EPA to implement carbon emission standards despite ongoing appeals case

The fossil fuel industry filed lawsuits with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit requesting the court block the program and the Supreme Court put the EPA's new rule on hold until it was settled in court.

Maine votes to limit dark money, setting potential precedent for national campaign finance reform

This reform aims to restore public trust in the political process, countering the power of wealthy donors and special interests.

Bernie Sanders blames ‘big money interests’ for Trump’s victory, calls for radical reorientation in...

According to Sanders, the Democratic Party’s reliance on wealthy donors and corporate consultants is pushing working-class voters away.

Israel bombs Gaza refugee camps following $5.2 billion deal for US F-15 fighter jets,...

The attacks killed at least 22 people, according to reports, and add to the growing concerns about the role of American military aid in facilitating violence against civilians.