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The Centerpiece of the Build Back Better Climate Plan Has Been Stripped Out
The Democrats’ compromises are better than nothing but far less than what is needed to meet the climate crisis.
Meadows’s Delay to Comply With Jan. 6 Subpoena May Lead to Contempt Charges
“Anyone who tries to stonewall our effort will face the consequences,” an anonymous source on the commission said.
Fossil Fuel Interests Continue to Block Climate Action in Europe Ahead of COP26
New research reveals how six fossil fuel giants captured European climate politics.
Shell CEO Refuses to Recognize Climate Crisis as “Existential Threat” in Hearing
“Some of us have to actually live the future that you all are setting on fire,” said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Progressive Dems Balk at “Trust Manchin” After Frantic Push by Biden and Pelosi
Manchin and Sinema have sown enough chaos to bring us to this moment, which I suspect is what they wanted all along.
26 States Are Primed to Effectively Ban Abortion If “Roe v. Wade” Is Overturned
If abortion protections are undone by the Supreme Court, a person from Texas may have to travel 525 miles for services.
With Reconciliation Hacked in Half, Sanders Warns US Democracy Is “in Danger”
While progressives have had to cut trillions from their proposals, Manchin only has to give up $25 billion a year.
Chomsky and Pollin: COP26 Pledges Will Fail Unless Pushed by Mass Organizing
As COP26 approaches, what must be done to save humanity and the planet from climate catastrophe?
Biden White House Holds Largest Meeting With Intersex Advocates
Intersex activists said the meeting was a historic start, but it's "time to pass the listening stage” and take action.
Reporters Blast Wall Street Journal for Publishing Misleading Trump Op-Ed
The move was seen as an insult to journalists within the publication, who have fact-checked Trump numerous times.