Wednesday, January 15, 2025

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Federal court ends Trump effort to open 128 million acres of...

“As the Biden administration considers its next steps, it should build on these foundations, end fossil fuel leasing on public lands and waters, and embrace a clean energy future.”

International law uncanceled

The Biden administration lifted sanctions against the International Criminal Court. It's not enough.

‘Revolutionary moment’: Biden White House announces major boost for offshore wind

“As our country faces the interlocking challenges of a global pandemic, economic downturn, racial injustice, and the climate crisis, we must transition to a brighter future for everyone.”

Painting the world green

How committed is the Biden administration to reshaping U.S. foreign policy to save the planet?

Nearly 800 organizations and individuals in the United States demand the...

“President Biden claims to care about racial equity but his actions in Haiti show the emptiness of that rhetoric.”

President-elect Joe Biden appoints his environmental team

“Folks, we're in a crisis. We literally have no time to waste...”

The U.S. Needs Covid relief and renewable energy, not a Space...

Instead of wasting scarce funds on the Space Force, the Biden administration should deploy its diplomats to demilitarize space.

The Biden administration: Who will hold the power?

Let’s make sure Biden’s appointees never forget who they work for.

Biden can restore the EPA, but it will require steadfast effort

The Biden administration must focus on science and enforcement, reverse Trump deregulation efforts and reenergize EPA employment.

The Biden presidency: A new era, or a fragile interregnum?

Hewing to its centrist instincts will be a disaster for the Biden administration. The left must seize the initiative.

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GOP’s Medicaid cuts plan draws widespread backlash as experts warn of devastating consequences

Leaked GOP plan shows intent to strip millions of Americans of healthcare access.

The Santa Ana by Joan Didion

Written by Joan Didion, The Santa Ana ("Los Angeles Notebook"/Slouching Towards Bethlehem) was published in The Saturday Evening Post in 1965.

LA wildfire victims face exploitation as landlords hike rents in violation of emergency laws

As wildfires devastate Los Angeles, landlords face accusations of illegal rent hikes, with tenant advocates calling for urgent government intervention.

Supreme Court urged to hear youth climate case after 43 lawmakers back constitutional challenge

Lawmakers support youth-led lawsuit demanding government accountability on climate policies.

Amazon quietly rescinds pledges to protect Black and LGBTQ rights amid growing corporate rollbacks

Major corporations quietly abandon equity commitments as political pressures rise, sparking concerns for marginalized communities.