Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Reasons for optimism? President Biden’s first month

Considering what we might have expected from his long and often troubling record in government, Biden’s tone and actions so far should give American progressives some reason for cautious optimism during this very difficult time.

As Exxon pushes Gulf refinery during March Madness ad blitz, facility offered $1.4B tax...

The tax breaks came amid opposition by area fenceline communities, who have expressed concerns about the potential for explosions and air pollution.

Bernie Sanders: The Democracy Now! interview

“It’s not about you. It’s about the future of this planet. It’s about your kids and your grandchildren. It is about American democracy. It is about some very fundamental issues. And nobody in this room or in this country has a right to say I give up.“

Oil execs brag about having ‘direct access’ to Trump’s pick for Interior Secretary

This culture of access has had real environmental consequences.

Despite Trump abuses, 208 House Republicans vote against bill to ensure ‘no president is...

"It's time for lawmakers of both parties in the Senate to take up the mantle and swiftly pass the Protecting Our Democracy Act. The integrity of our country's most powerful office is at stake."

What a second Trumpocracy would mean

The coming crisis of 2025.

Judge Blocks Trump’s immigration ban request

The Trump administration is trying hard to get this ban to go through.

Revolving Doors Rule in Finance and War

An arms race is being created that makes money for some but creates bad outcomes for all.

No, Muslims Are Not More Violent Than People of Other Religions. Here Are the...

Terrorism is a tactic of extremists within each religion, and within secular religions of Marxism or nationalism. No religion, including Islam, preaches indiscriminate violence against innocents.