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The Same Billionaires Behind the Super Bowl Are Also Behind the Climate Crisis
The Kansas City Chiefs’ current owner, Clark Hunt, comes from one of the most powerful oil dynasties in US history.

Conservative Activist’s Lawsuit Threatens Grant Program for Black Women
The Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling has bolstered the legal assault against DEI and race-conscious policies.

Study Shows Collapse of Critical Atlantic Current System More Likely Than Thought
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation could be headed for a sudden “cliff-like” shutdown.

Over a Dozen States Are Failing to Comply With Day Care Reporting Requirements
Since 2014, states are required to report how many children die, are injured or abused in child care. Some still aren’t.

US State Treasuries Are Investing Hundreds of Millions in Israel Via Bonds
US states, municipalities and public pension funds own at least $1.6 billion worth of Israel bonds combined.

Polls Show Broad Support in Israel for Gaza’s Destruction and Starvation
Nearly 58 percent of respondents in one poll said they think the IDF is using “too little firepower” in Gaza.

SEC’s Approval of Bitcoin Markets May Set the Stage for Financial Disaster
Irresponsible banking and deregulation are putting the world economy at risk.

Florida Activists Protest Anti-Transgender Policy, Organize Die-Ins Outside DMVs
“This protest may appear bleak, but it’s rooted in REALITY,” the Youth Action Fund said

Florida Bill Would Ban “Identity Politics” in Teacher Preparation Programs
“Florida politicians keep seeking to impose limits on discourse and conversation in our classrooms,” one advocate said.

As Israel Starves Gaza, 1 in 10 Children Under 5 Are Now Acutely Malnourished
The rate of acute malnourishment among these young children is at over 16 percent in northern Gaza.