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Despite Tiny Carbon Footprint, Bahamas Is Ground Zero of Climate Crisis
People who live in the Bahamas have been on the front lines of the climate crisis for 40 years.
Job Growth Slows to 130,000 in August
The number of jobs added is down from an average of 173,000 over the last year, though wage growth has risen slightly.
The FBI Is Monitoring Immigration Activists as Violent “Extremists”
A memo from the FBI's Phoenix office claims immigration activists may seek “armed conflict,” citing no evidence.
Protests Erupt Outside Fundraiser for Biden Co-Hosted by Natural Gas Executives
Biden decided to attend the fundraiser, despite news of the co-host's deep ties to the fossil fuel industry.
Cherokee Nation Sends First Delegate to Congress
The Cherokee Nation is challenging the U.S. government to actually live up to its treaty obligations.
Global Renewable Energy Has Quadrupled Over the Past Decade
Despite growth in clean energy, we can't afford to be complacent: Fossil fuel emissions have also risen.
We Must Abolish Prisons to Rebuild Communities Fractured by Mass Incarceration
We can begin by transforming our relationships to one another, say abolitionist activists.
It’s Time for Migrants Facing Deportation to Have Free Legal Counsel
Some city and state governments have invested millions in pro bono “rapid response” legal aid for migrants.
Nearly 2 Million People in India Could Lose Citizenship
Millions were excluded from the National Register of Citizens, which has been denounced as an attempt to deport Muslims.
Should US Nationalize Fossil Fuel Industry? Warren Says No, Sanders Says Yes.
Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders often align on climate policy, but not on this question at the climate town hall.