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Climate Disasters May Be Nudging Societies Toward Rising Violence and Cruelty
Efforts to curb climate change are provoking right-wing backlash and bringing state violence down on climate activists.
Audio of Trump Bragging About Secret Docs “Even More Damning” Than Indictment
“The defendant in his own words — essentially narrating his crime,” tweeted a New York University law professor.
In Historic First, Workers Unionize at 2 Major Farmers’ Market Nonprofits
Despite providing essential services, wages and benefits for these workers lag far behind those of other city workers.
Alito Ruled to Curb EPA’s Power After His Wife Leased Land to Oil and Gas Firm
Alito’s wife has an agreement to receive 3/16ths of the oil and gas sales from the lease.
Alito’s Career Was Boosted by Founder of Law Firm Arguing in “Moore v. Harper”
Alito has a close relationship with Charles Cooper, whose law firm is representing petitioners in the pivotal case.
Trump Diverts Campaign Donations as His Legal Bills Pile Up
Trump may have sent at least $1.5 million to his Save America PAC, which covers his personal legal finances.
Trump’s New Defense Won’t Hold Up in Court, Legal Experts Say
“Whatever documents a president decides to take with him, he has the absolute right to take them,” Trump claimed.
Fossil Fuels Made Up 82 Percent of Global Energy Consumption in 2022
Despite an increase in renewable energy production, oil consumption and greenhouse gas emissions increased last year.
Charter Schools Push Right-Wing Indoctrination at Taxpayer Expense
A “new breed” of charter schools is spreading conservative ideology and Christian nationalism.
Oregon County Sues Fossil Fuel Industry Over Deadly 2021 Heat Wave
Multnomah County’s suit is one of the first to seek damages related to a specific weather event.