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While the World Is on Fire, DNC Kills Resolution for Climate Forum
The Democratic Party had been reminded of its platform asserting it will combat the “global climate emergency.”
How Steep Is That Sidewalk? A Digital Map for People With Disabilities
For disabled people, getting around Seattle is a constant challenge. This app wants to make it easier and safer.
How Amazon and Silicon Valley Seduced the Pentagon
One whistleblower who raised flags about tech moguls' unprecedented access to the Pentagon has also paid the price.
States With Fracking Bans Are Still Building Fracking Infrastructure
Bans are meaningless if you continue to build infrastructure to transport fracked gas from other states.
Trump Considering Slashing Medicare and Social Security as “Second-Term Project”
During his 2016 campaign, Trump vowed not to touch Social Security or Medicare if he became president.
Can We Reach 100 Percent Renewable Energy in Time to Avert Climate Catastrophe?
Six U.S. cities have already reached their 100 percent renewable energy goals.
Justice Department Admits It Emailed Judges a Link to a White Nationalist Site
The DOJ sent immigration court judges a link to a blog post that included racist and anti-Semitic slurs.
Trump Primary Challengers Would Face Big Money Problem
Each potential challenger to Trump would face a Republican establishment increasingly loyal to the president.
Sanders Campaign Calls on Candidates to Unite Against DNC, Demand Climate Debate
The DNC voted down a resolution to hold a climate-focused debate.
Bolsonaro Wants to Occupy the Amazon to Obstruct Multiracial Conservation Plans
Leaked documents show Bolsonaro's strategy very deliberately includes racist rhetoric.