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Let’s Face It: There Is No Moderate GOP
In reality, the GOP and its president-elect share similar views.
The Slow, Painful Death of the TPP
The TPP might be dead, but we will have to deal with its legacy in the form of President Trump.
The Six Worst Things About Trump’s Tax Plan
If Congress takes up tax reform in early 2017, the White House will push cuts that would benefit the wealthy, including the president-elect himself and his family members.
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The First Amendment Defense Act Will Be Back
This would effectively codify discrimination against LGBQT Americans.
Is Our Drinking Water Safe? The EPA’s Decision to Not Limit or Monitor Levels of Toxic Pesticide and Industrial Waste in Our Drinking Water
Every five years the EPA must make a determination whether or not to regulate at least five contaminants.
Non-Lethal Weapons Cause Severe Injuries at Standing Rock
Much of the worst damage was only reversible thanks to the hard work of medical volunteers.
Dispatch From Nepal: The Disaster Didn’t End When the Earth Stopped Shaking
The earthquakes that struck Nepal in 2015 are just one ingredient in a toxic brew of suffering.
Being Undocumented in College Is Already Hard, and About to Get Harder
Undocumented students in the US face many challenges. Trump is poised to make their education more difficult.
US Retirement Funds Contribute to Deforestation and Climate Change
As of June 2016, US mutual funds had a net investment of more than $5 billion in palm oil producers.
Trump’s Adviser on Wall Street Regulations Is a Longtime Swamp-Dweller
Trump's transition adviser for financial regulations works for a firm that is emblematic of the Washington revolving door.