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The Courts Have All But Killed Berkeley’s Gas Ban. How Will Cities Respond?
Experts say local governments still have plenty of options to create less polluting buildings.
Israel Accused of Attempting to Intimidate Judges in World Court Genocide Case
Israel is pushing the court “to decide based on politics rather than the facts,” wrote human rights expert Kenneth Roth.
Supreme Court Upholds Idaho Law Jailing Doctors Who Provide Abortions
“This is a chilling reminder that the anti-abortion movement doesn’t care if women live or die,” wrote one Senator.
How Can Philosophy Speak to a World in Crisis? The Answer May Lie in Our Bodies.
Pain and vulnerability can isolate us -- or be the source of our deepest bonds, says philosopher Drew Leder.
Harvard President’s Ouster Makes Visible the Rising Power of the Far Right
The same forces targeting Palestine solidarity work are trying to end all campus discussions of anticolonial politics.
Claudine Gay Faced Racism and Zionist Ire — She Also Failed Palestinian Students
Racism is built into Harvard’s foundation. As president, Gay was both a victim and an agent of white supremacy.
Older Americans Feel Trapped in Exploitative Medicare Advantage Plans
As enrollment in private Medicare Advantage plans grows, so do concerns about how well the insurance works.
Despite Pledge to Avoid Broad Conflict, Biden Is Pushing War Across Middle East
The administration is reportedly drafting plans to bomb Yemen in retaliation for the Houthi blockade of the Red Sea.
With Supreme Court Set to Hear Trump Case, Clarence Thomas Is Urged to Recuse
Critics say Thomas's refusal to recuse in the Colorado ballot case would only further undermine the court's credibility.
Armenians Suffering in Nagorno-Karabakh Are Going Largely Ignored in US Media
One key reason is Israel, which maintains close ties with the dictatorship in Azerbaijan, trading weapons for cheap oil.