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Manchin Just Delivered Another Blow on Climate. He’s a Threat to Humanity.
The absence of Manchin's support was a death knell for Sarah Bloom Raskin's nomination. Her crime: caring about climate.
A Movement to Defend Pensions Sparked an Educator Uprising in Puerto Rico
February saw the largest teachers’ work stoppage in the last decade in Puerto Rico. Educators are not letting up yet.
US Sewer Data and Surges Abroad Should Remind Us the Pandemic Isn’t Over
The news may tell you we're returning to “normalcy,” but 8,000 dead a week tells a different story.
Pneumonia Almost Killed Me. As COVID Restrictions Ease, I Fear for My Life.
In 2017, I was hit with pneumonia, and my lungs remain damaged. When “normal” arrives, it won’t be for everyone.
I’m Facing 60 Months in Prison. Cannabis Prohibition Has Destroyed My Life.
Despite his campaign promises, President Joe Biden has pardoned two turkeys -- and no people.
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Is Predicted to Worsen Existing Famines
Russia and Ukraine are major food exporters. This war threatens to drive millions more into food insecurity globally.
Our Best Weapon Against Soaring Gas Prices Is Dramatic Climate Action
To confront the climate crisis, we have to break capitalism's rules.
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine May Have Disastrous Cascading Effects for Climate
U.S. oil lobbyists are pushing increased production, as Germany boosts military spending. Both worsen climate change.
The Proud Boys Gained 29 Chapters in the Year Since Capitol Attack
A new report shows some far right groups declining, but organizing is taking new forms -- some hard to quantify.
Republicans Who Attacked Refugees Under Trump Are Pivoting for Ukrainians
The U.S. should extend welcome to Syrians, Afghans, Yemenis, Central Americans, and others fleeing violence.