JD Vance hints at Elon Musk’s role in targeting Social Security …
Sep 20, 2024 · Politics; JD Vance hints at Elon Musk’s role in targeting Social Security under Trump’s ‘efficiency’ plan. Republican vice-presidential nominee J.D. Vance reveals Elon Musk could lead a commission to cut federal spending, with Social Security and the Department of Defense as potential targets.
Maine votes to limit dark money, setting potential precedent for ...
Nov 7, 2024 · As Maine Morning Star explains, “Since Buckley v.Valeo in 1976, the Supreme Court has allowed contributions to be regulated when there is a risk of ‘quid pro quo’ corruption, essentially a favor for a favor.” While Citizens United extended corporate and union contributions in 2010, SpeechNow.org v.FEC allowed super PACs to accept unlimited donations, provided they don’t coordinate ...
Tlaib, ACLU, and advocates warn H.R. 9495 could empower Trump …
Nov 15, 2024 · Politics; Tlaib, ACLU, and advocates warn H.R. 9495 could empower Trump to silence nonprofits and stifle dissent. Progressives and civil rights groups sound the alarm over legislation that could allow President-elect Trump to strip nonprofits of their tax-exempt status without evidence, threatening free speech and democracy.
Earth on the brink: 25 of 35 vital signs reach record extremes ...
Oct 11, 2024 · A recent report from a team of international scientists has painted a harrowing picture of Earth’s environmental health, warning that 25 out of 35 critical planetary vital signs have reached unprecedented extremes. These findings, published in BioScience, emphasize the severity of the climate crisis and outline a global emergency that requires immediate action to avert catastrophic consequences.
Pentagon fails seventh straight audit amid $1 trillion military budget
Nov 19, 2024 · The Pentagon has failed its seventh consecutive audit, unable to fully account for its $824 billion budget and $4.1 trillion in assets. As the largest federal agency, responsible for nearly half of the government’s annual discretionary spending, the Defense Department’s ongoing inability to pass a clean audit raises serious concerns about financial mismanagement, systemic waste, and fraud.
Civil society groups demand Senate block military aid to Israel …
Nov 12, 2024 · Politics; Civil society groups demand Senate block military aid to Israel amid human rights concerns. The coalition launched the “No More Weapons for Israel’s War” campaign, urging millions of their members across the U.S. to call on their senators to support joint resolutions of disapproval (JRDs) to block the transfer.
California passes first US clothing recycling law: A bold step …
Oct 3, 2024 · Environment; California passes first US clothing recycling law: A bold step toward sustainability in fashion. The aim is to combat the growing environmental crisis posed by the fast fashion industry and textile waste, which has increasingly burdened the …
Israeli siege leaves 130,000 children trapped and facing starvation …
Nov 26, 2024 · • 130,000 children under 10 are trapped in northern Gaza, cut off from aid for over 50 days. • Humanitarian groups warn famine is imminent as Israeli forces block food and medical supplies. • Children make up 44 percent of Gaza’s death toll, with most casualties aged 5 to 9. • …
People are creating the Green New Deal at the grassroots level
Nov 26, 2024 · The federal government, whether under Democratic or Republican leadership, has failed to address the climate crisis, instead investing in greater production of and dependency on fossil fuels. Those who are impacted by the consequences, from wildfires to droughts to record-breaking storms, have been ...
Earth’s land and trees absorbed almost no net carbon in 2023
Oct 15, 2024 · Earth’s land-based carbon sinks—forests, wetlands, grasslands and soil—are essential for absorbing atmospheric carbon dioxide, regulating the planet’s temperature and mitigating climate change.. A preliminary report shows that last year—the hottest ever recorded—almost no net carbon was absorbed by land. This means the world’s terrestrial carbon sinks temporarily collapsed ...