Chaos, Anyone?
A democratically elected, convicted felon for president; a neutered Supreme Court; a rubber-stamp Congress; a normalizing, compliant media and business community: What else can go wrong?
Recent Stories
The Easiest Way to Get a Mandate Is to Lie About It
Nearly half of Americans believe the lie that Trump won in 2024 by a larger popular vote margin than Biden did in 2020.
Partisan Politics Is Democracy’s Best Hope
At a time when partisan warfare threatens democracy, stronger, not weaker, political parties might be our salvation.
Ineffective Trump or Sideshow Don — Who Will Americans Focus On?
Now that they are in the opposition, Democrats have to recalibrate their attacks on Donald Trump and the GOP.
One Small Thing: Fighting Back in Little Ways Feels Good
Finding ways to resist the executive orders and public announcements coming fast and heavy can be hard. Let’s make it easier.
Her Body Was 126 Degrees After She Died; Medical Examiner Blamed Drugs
Jessica Witzel’s autopsy report raises an important question: How many heat-related deaths among the unhoused are being erased by the failure to collect and report accurate data on climate-related mortality?
California Wildfires: What the Ruins Are Whispering
This is the third and final part in a short series of photo essays about the California wildfires. It focuses on the aftermath.
‘Insatiable Greed’: Richest 1% Have Already Burned Through Their 2025 Carbon Cap
“The super-rich continue to squander humanity’s chances with their lavish lifestyles, polluting stock portfolios, and pernicious political influence. This is theft — pure and simple.”
JD Vance Does Not Understand How Journalism Works
Vice President JD Vance is not a fan of fact-based journalism.
The Circus Is Back in Town: Trump Delivers One Huge Surprise
How can anybody be surprised by anything Donald Trump does at this point? Bookended by indefensible pardons from two presidents, he took a lot of questionable actions on the day of his second inauguration.
Buzzards Be Buzzin’
With the Trump inauguration, the billionaire birds come flapping around.
Not Out of the Woods: Grizzly Bears Stay on Endangered List but Trouble Looms
The grizzly bear will continue to be protected under the Endangered Species Act, but the recovery of the species still remains at risk.
Musk’s DOGE Hit with Multiple Lawsuits Over Violating Federal Law
If Elon Musk wants to get to work with his Department of Government Efficiency, he will have to be a lot more transparent and inclusive, a slew of lawsuits filed on Monday demand.
California Wildfires: The Response Continues
This is the second in a short series of photo essays about the California wildfires. It focuses on the response to the fire.
Biden’s Preemptive Pardons Set a Bad Precedent
On his way out of the door, Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons to Anthony Fauci, Gen. Mark Milley, and those involved in the January 6 committee. It is a move that could backfire in four years.
Trump and Hitler: The Headline That Dare Not Speak Its Name
The echoes are growing stronger — but who is listening?
More Than Just a Dream: Martin Luther King Jr. in His Own Words
While Martin Luther King Jr. is best known for his “I Have a Dream” speech on racial justice, he was also a champion of economic equality.
TikTok Farce, Crypto Launch Are Ominous Signs of Things to Come Under Trump 2.0
This weekend has shown that the US about to enter into an unprecedented era of grift.
Donald Trump and His Billionaire-Fueled Hog Are Storming the Capitol
The president-elect has been taking in so much money from the broligarchs, his inauguration deserves a more appropriate name.
Some People Worry Too Much About a Trump Presidency… Others Not Enough
The people who seem most troubled by Donald Trump’s second term have the least to worry about. Conversely, a lot of his voters are in for a very rude awakening.
TikTok Creates a Scenario that Allows Trump to Be the Hero
In the end, things are working out great for ByteDance, the Chinese owner of TikTok, and Donald Trump, who threatened to ban the app when he was last in the White House.
After the Fires in LA, What Comes Next?
While there are still climate-change deniers, the ongoing tragedy in Los Angeles makes the increasing threat hard to ignore.
Jaded Americans Don’t Have High Hopes for Trump
Americans believe that the government, the political system, and the economy are not working for them… and they don’t think Donald Trump’s administration is going to make things better.
IMF: Trump Inherits Robust Economy but Could Mess It Up With Disruptive Policies
The US economy is in good shape and outpacing its peers, the IMF said Friday, but it faces some threats from the policies of Donald Trump.
When the Hydrants Ran Dry in Los Angeles
When LA’s hydrants failed during massive fires, misinformation spread. What really happened – and the hard truths about our urban water systems.
What’s Left? Picking Up the Pieces After the Election
What might a resistance that isn’t futile look like?
College Athletics: Game Day for Climate Action
As teams travel thousands of miles to compete, the cost to the planet rises. But sports offer a unique opportunity to advocate for sustainable experiences.
California Wildfires: The Fire Still Rages
This is the first in a short series of photo essays about the California wildfires. This first post will focus on the fires themselves.
Biden Takes Victory Lap on Tenuous Ceasefire Deal, Trump Wants Full Credit
Both the outgoing and incoming US presidents patted themselves on the back after announcing a deal that, if implemented, would halt fighting in Gaza and guarantee the return of the hostages that Hamas has been holding for more than a year.
Hegseth’s Nomination Hearing a Troubling Sign of Things to Come
If Democrats cannot do a better job of highlighting how unqualified a nominee like Pete Hegseth is, and if Republicans cannot muster the courage to reject someone like him, we might as well just do away with this “advice and consent” farce.
In Damning Report on Trump’s Coup, Smith Puts His Neck on the Line for Justice
In his final report, recently resigned special counsel Jack Smith left no doubt that Donald Trump got off on a technicality.
The Wrong Lesson From Trudeau’s Fall Is That Climate Action Is Unpopular
What the country craves is fewer selfies and more action to confront the emergency.
Anger at Health Insurance Is So 2024 – Are Home Insurers Next?
Just like health insurance companies at the end of 2024, property insurers may be getting a lot of unwanted attention in the aftermath of the California wildfires.
Hunter Biden Special Counsel Rips President Over Criticism of Son’s Prosecution
The special counsel whose investigation led to Hunter Biden being convicted of separate federal crimes hit back at the president, who had claimed that the prosecution of his son was politically motivated.
Fires, Trump, Musk, Climate Denial & Reality: Notes From the End of the World
A wake up call; time to suit up.
Musk Wants to Divide the UK, Instead Manages to Get Them All to Dislike Him
After buying himself a US president, Elon Musk has been meddling in European politics. British voters are not amused.
California Wildfire Relief: Republicans Are Only ‘Patriots’ on Their Own Terms
Republicans see an opportunity to play politics with the suffering of Californians impacted by the deadly wildfires in the state. And they are going to capitalize on it.
Nature Does Not Care What You Think About Climate Change (or How Rich You Are)
But Nature can’t teach what we refuse to learn.
Mark Zuckerberg Will Take Any Position To Win King Donald’s Favor
Zuckerberg went down to Mar-a-Lago to assure Donald Trump that he will help him lie to Meta’s users.
The New War of Northern Aggression
In which Donald Trump forces us to bend the knee to some historically nice folks.
One Small Thing: Caring About People Through Small Actions
With little time left before the transition of power, using your voice now can be powerful.
Catch & Release: How Donald Trump (Largely) Evaded Justice
A slap on the wrist for Donald Trump is a slap in the face for the American justice system.
Biden’s Jobs Record Sets a High Bar for Trump
Donald Trump will once again benefit from inheriting a fairly robust economy. Now the question is what he is going to do with it… and whether Americans will be able to objectively measure his performance.
Algorithms and Empathy: The Human Cost of Innovation
Is technology helping us thrive or tearing us apart? Explore how rethinking innovation could lead to a more connected and human future.
Adieu to Jean-Marie Le Pen
Despite France’s best efforts, Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of the country’s extreme-right National Front, was impossible to ignore
California Wildfires: A Perfect Storm of All That Ails America
The explanations will have to wait.
Climate News to Watch in 2025
2024 was a mixed bag for climate change. Here’s what’s on the horizon for 2025.