Canine-Killing Noem Is Out, Boot-Licking Lake Surges Ahead in Veepstakes
Who will become the most inconsequential vice presidential candidate ever?
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Veep Auditions
Let’s see what Trump’s potential running mates bring to the table, shall we?
Lobbyists Win, UN Spins as Plastics Talks Reach ‘Weak Compromise’
As international negotiations wound up in the early hours last Tuesday morning, the United Nations declared progress and expert observers blamed an army of aggressive industry lobbyists for “weak compromise” on an agreement to tackle plastics pollution.
New Evidence RFK Jr. Is Not the Answer to Our Moral Dilemmas
The “man of the people” throws big money, big lawyers, and big smokescreens in his presidential bid.
Tim Scott’s Non-Answer on Election Reveals Deep Sickness Within GOP
Tim Scott’s refusal to say whether he will accept the results of the 2024 election is a troubling sign of what the GOP has become: a party of bootlickers subservient to Donald Trump.
Blinken Suggests Actual Gaza Footage Makes Israel’s Narrative More Difficult
Blinken suggests social media posts showing atrocities in Gaza are turning public opinion in favor of the Palestinians.
Speaker Mike Johnson Could Use Donald Trump as the Front Man for Armageddon
Evangelicals are manipulating government action to try and position US foreign policy to bring on conditions that will lead to the end times.
Biden v. Trump II — Buckle Up, America; It’s About to Get Dumb(er)
For many years prior to Donald Trump, the political discourse has deteriorated. However, with his petty name-calling and lack of a plan, he has changed how politicians campaign. This year will be the worst.
The Binding, Blinding Energy of a Trump Rally
I went with an open mind and came away with both insight and concern.
RFK Jr.’s Big, Ugly Polling Deception
Let’s deconstruct this Kennedy campaign stunt.
Anatomy of an Election Meltdown: The Looming Threats to the 2024 Election
A RAND report’s chilling predictions for the 2024 election — infrastructure hacks, AI disinfo, a lack of voting machine security — show the risks are worse than we thought.
Election Officials Report Increase in Threats and Harassment
In a troubling sign for US democracy, a majority of election workers report that they feel less safe amid an increase in threats, harassment, and abuse.
How Fair Is It to Address Trump’s Verbal Glitches and Gaffes?
Because Donald Trump is trying to make Joe Biden’s supposed feeblemindedness a major campaign theme, it is in fact newsworthy whenever the former president’s brain short circuits… and it does so quite often.
Behind the Ice Curtain: Antarctic Treaty Talks Hide Looming Bird Flu Catastrophe
Cash-strapped scientists in Antarctica face ‘unimaginable’ challenges — from sampling a lethal virus on floating ice to fighting a ‘climate’ threat that could kill millions of wildlife, and even humans. Despite calls for global assistance, 29 states meeting in India this month remain entrenched in Cold War-era secrecy.
Presidential Debate Commission Refutes Ridiculous Trump Campaign Claim
Donald Trump always brags that he wants to debate Joe Biden anytime, anywhere. However, now that Biden has indicated he is fine with that, the former president’s campaign is throwing up roadblocks.
DeSantis Announces ‘Freedom Summer’ in Florida — Just Not for Pregnant Women
If you are looking to buy sales tax-free recreational equipment in Florida this summer, Ron DeSantis has great news for you. But if you need an abortion, you’ll have to look elsewhere.
Deep in MAGA Pandemic Politics, RFK Jr. Morphs From Asset to Risk for Trump
Trump is nervous that Bannon’s IED “spoiler” candidate may blow up in his face.
Everyone Is Right About the NY Trial… Except Trump
Opinions abound regarding Donald Trump’s trial in New York, the second week of which begins today. Great news: Whatever you think about it, you’re probably right.
Where Angels Fear to Commute
The flying car future continues to be conveniently out of reach.
Indigenous Advocates at UN Say the Green Transition Is Neither Clean nor Just
Their message isn’t new, but it is gaining urgency as funding for green energy projects grows.
In Hilarious Reversal, Trump Now Slams RFK Jr.
Now that polls show that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign may draw votes away from Donald Trump, the former president has dramatically changed his rhetoric.
Bringing Guns to an Idea Fight
The National Guard? On a university campus? Can’t think of a single problem .
City Surprise: Urban Areas Are Brimming With Biodiversity
We don’t always recognize the wild plants and animals living in our concrete jungles. But when we go looking for them, we realize how much there is to protect.
Rewiring Our Brains: The Alarming Neurological Consequences of Climate Change
A neuroscientist exposes the shocking mental health toll of a warming world.
Economic Growth in US Slows as Inflation Is on the Rise Again
An economic slowdown will make it tougher for President Joe Biden to make the case that “Bidenomics” works.
Can a Good War Movie Be Anti-War?
Alex Garland’s ‘Civil War’ chooses beauty and cool. We have to accept the consequences for democracy.
Open Letter Demands Global Finance Overhaul to Fight Climate and Debt Crises
“The institutions of world finance have lost their muscle,” wrote more than 100 activists, celebrities, and political leaders. “You can be the leaders who bring them into the 21st century.”
Who Moved: NPR or America?
What did Uri Berliner mean by “We [NPR] lost America’s trust?”
The Real Judicial Election Interference Could Come From the Supreme Court
Even by taking up the question of whether presidents should enjoy total immunity, the Supreme Court could be influencing this year’s election in a major way.
Pennsylvania Primary Spells Trouble for Trump
In the Pennsylvania primary, suburban Republicans voted in droves for Nikki Haley, who suspended her campaign seven weeks ago. That could foreshadow a real problem for Trump in November.
Monitoring a ‘Sea of Trucks’ in Chicago
Activists found more than 5,000 trucks and buses passing through a single neighborhood in a day.
Liz Truss Book Calls to Abolish Climate Laws and Cancel GOP Summit
The former prime minister attacks flagship climate deals and makes false claims about electric vehicles, Russia’s influence on energy policies, and net zero.
‘Should Be a Global Wake-Up Call’: Coral Reefs Suffer Fourth Mass Bleaching
“The announcement of the fourth global bleaching event is an urgent call to do two things: reduce greenhouse gas emissions and work together to prioritize resilient coral reefs for conservation.”
It’s the 20th Anniversary of the Pentagon’s Cover-Up of How Pat Tillman Died
The attempt to hide how Pat Tillman died began right after he was killed by friendly fire 20 years ago today.
Life in the Plastocene: Solutions to the Plastics Plague
There was life before plastics. Is it realistic to hope there will be life after them?
Maine Brings US One Step Closer to Actual Democracy
This week, Maine became the 17th state to join the National Popular vote Interstate Compact, which would ensure that the winner of the popular vote becomes president.
Trump Is a Clown and His Opponents Should Treat Him Like One
The goal in this election is not just to defeat Donald Trump — it’s to beat him so soundly that he and his MAGA movement are no longer a political force. And the best way to do that is to make him a laughingstock.
Biden, Sanders, AOC Celebrate Historic Union Vote in Tennessee
Top progressives hailed a historic vote in Tennessee, where the workers of a Volkswagen plant voted to unionize.
The First Step Is Admitting You Are a Problem
Israel’s prime minister confronts his addiction.
Trump Overlooks Key Fact in Weird Plea for Presidential Immunity
It was another fun day over at Truth Social, where noted legal scholar Donald Trump made the case to be granted COMPLETE IMMUNITY for anything he did while in office.
Innovation Interrupted: ‘Technocapitalism’ and the Fight for Tech’s Soul
Tech has been hijacked by a select few, abandoning the common good for “Technocapitalism.”
Ethics Group Files Criminal Complaint Against Trump for Lying About Loan
Donald Trump’s legal problems continue. On Thursday, an ethics group filed a criminal complaint with the FBI and DOJ alleging that the former president lied on financial disclosure forms.
Climate Change to Blame for Recent African Heatwave, Scientists Say
Two weeks ago, parts of Africa were hit by a deadly heatwave that would have been impossible without climate change, according to a group of scientists.
The Transatlantic Battle to Stop Methane Gas Exports From South Texas
As legal efforts fall short, residents are pursuing a novel strategy to halt the building of export terminals on unspoiled wetlands: Lobby Europeans to reject gas from the US.
Senator, Governor, Saudi Arabia Foe Bob Graham Dies
Former Florida senator and governor Bob Graham was a true champion when it came to shedding light on Saudi Arabia’s involvement in 9/11.
Clarence Thomas Continues to Dismantle Supreme Court’s Credibility
After missing a day on the bench without explanation, Clarence Thomas was back on Tuesday for oral arguments in a case from which he should have recused himself.