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‘Saving Life on Earth’ for Just $100 Billion: New Roadmap Shows How US Can Address Global Extinction Crisis
The plan calls for the president to declare the global extinction crisis a national emergency and establish 500 new national parks, wildlife refuges, and marine sanctuaries. Source: ‘Saving Life on Earth’ for Just $100 Billion: […]
Galapagos giant tortoise retires after saving his species
Thanks to Diego, the population on the Galapagos Islands has gone from 15 to 2000, 800 of them his progeny. All the best to ya, Diego. Source: Galapagos giant tortoise retires after saving his species
Chef José Andrés’ relief workers team with local group to assist asylum-seekers waiting in Mexico
A member of Chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen said the group is at the U.S./Mexico border to assist in local efforts that are providing humanitarian relief to the thousands of asylum-seekers and other families who have been forced […]
War With Iran Averted, For Now. US Out Of The Middle East
When things are moving so fast, perhaps it is best to move away from the ever-changing and confusing real-time commentary about what should happen and what will happen. Let’s look for the obvious reasons for […]
‘Medicare for All’ Would Help Heal the Income Gap
The benefits of such a plan far outweigh the costs to the uppermost strata of American taxpayers. Source: ‘Medicare for All’ Would Help Heal the Income Gap – Truthdig
The Decade in 11 Movements
The 2010s saw a surge in activism. Here are some of the highlights. Source: The Decade in 11 Movements – The American Prospect
Are Establishment Democrats Running Out of Ways to Sabotage Bernie Sanders?
The moderates of the party can’t stand what Bernie is and what he stands for, but they apparently can’t find a way to beat him. Source: Are Establishment Democrats Running Out of Ways to Sabotage […]
Weinstein Accusers Gather at New York Courthouse to Witness ‘Moment of Justice’ Two Years After #MeToo Movement Began
“This trial is critical to show that predators everywhere will be held accountable and that speaking up can bring about real change.” Source: Weinstein Accusers Gather at New York Courthouse to Witness ‘Moment of Justice’ […]
Anti-war protests across U.S., the world against Iran action — photos
The White House and the Trump hotel in D.C. were among the protest locations. Source: Anti-war protests across U.S., the world against Iran action — photos – Axios
36 Powerful Images Of Women Protesters Leading From The Front Across The World
Celebrating the power and courage of all the women and girls across the world who have to take the streets for their beliefs, violence against women and gender equality, and whoever tried to get in […]
French Strike: Electricity Workers Light Poor Homes On Christmas, Cut-Off Power To Police And Big Business
There is no “Christmas truce” for the workers of the Electricity Company of France (EDF) who are on strike. Workers are reconnecting service to poor families and lowering the price of tariffs to popular sectors, while […]
A Progressive Wish List for 2020
If we work hard and stay focused, 2020 can be the year we make huge gains. Source: A Progressive Wish List for 2020 | Common Dreams Views
The A to Z of Things Trump Could and Should Have Been Impeached For
It was a major moment in this car crash of a presidency – and a major achievement for House Democrats. Still, I couldn’t help but be disappointed that there were only two articles of impeachment […]
Trump impeached
Donald Trump is now the third president in U.S. history to be impeached. He’s the first impeached president in U.S. history who both is eligible to run for re-election and is already guaranteed his own […]
Congress reaches deal to fund gun violence research for first time in decades
Federal agencies will receive $25 million from Congress to study gun violence in a government spending deal reached by House and Senate negotiators — a major win for Democrats who have long pushed for dedicated funding […]