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Mace Tops 2025’s Inaugural List of Congressional Performance Artists
With Donald Trump at the helm and Republicans in total control in Washington, we knew that the GOP’s congressional performance artists would pull some outrageous stunts. They did not disappoint. But even a Democrat made our list this month.
The Far Right-Wing Propaganda Machine: From Fringe to Mainstream
A decentralized media hydra is eating facts and normalizing extremism, paving the way for Trump’s authoritarian agenda. Can the truth survive?
One Small Thing: Take Control of What You Can. Let Go of the Rest
The flood of executive orders and information is meant to overwhelm you, confuse you, distract you, and make you feel helpless. Don’t let it work.
A Weather Event With Fire Embedded
LA’s fires weren’t just a “natural” disaster but a climate-driven weather event, revealing how global warming is reshaping California’s future.
RFK Jr.’s Sugar Mama Highlights Need to Get Billionaires Out of Politics
In a disturbing display of how brazenly billionaires are trying to manipulate US politics, RFK Jr.’s benefactor Nicole Shanahan tried to coerce senators into doing her bidding this week or risk expulsion from Congress.
Mapped: Donald Trump’s Transatlantic Anti-Green Network
Politicians, donors, think tanks, and media outlets in the UK and US are working increasingly closely to scupper climate policies and promote fossil fuel extraction.
Can a Tragedy Help Washington Rise Above Partisanship?
Has partisanship in Washington become so bad that even a tragedy can no longer bring Democrats and Republicans together? We will find out in the coming hours.
‘Free Speech’ Warrior RFK Jr. Has Been Trying To Censor a Blogger for Years
The HHS nominee has taken legal action against a Daily Kos blogger in four different states over a post about Kennedy’s 2020 appearance with German “neo-Nazis.”
Trump Is Still a Dictator on Day 10
Donald Trump said he would start his second term as a dictator; it’s the one time he told the truth.
Leavitt Wants to Turn White House Briefing Room Into a Safe Space
The Trump White House has no interest in allowing actual journalists to ask hard-hitting questions. Instead, they would rather hear from right-wing social media influencers.
Trump’s Unlawful Firing of Inspectors General Draws Bipartisan Inquiry
Two senior senators are calling out Donald Trump for illegally firing 18 inspectors general.
How Big Insurance’s Investment in Fossil Fuels Came Back to Bite It
In a vicious cycle, the sector’s financing of oil and gas is having an impact on its bottom line.
What’s in a Name?
Donald Trump’s determination to rename the Gulf of Mexico could be a bombastic negotiating tactic — or signal a return to 19th century US expansionism, once labeled Manifest Destiny.
What Senators Should Know About HHS Nominee RFK Jr.’s Ties to German Far-Right
Trump’s HHS pick launched a European branch of his anti-vax organization while in Berlin for a 2020 COVID protest rally with elements of the German Far-Right.
The GOP’s Foolish and Short-Sighted Embrace of Bullying
Republicans are celebrating Donald Trump’s bullying of Colombia as a major victory. They should be careful. Because more of these “wins” could very well result in allies becoming adversaries.
The Time To Stop Elon Musk Is Now: Boycott Tesla
Trump is an obvious danger to democracy but, ultimately, Musk may be just as big a threat.
Can We Rein In Greed Before It Kills Us All?
Every year, corporate greed kills hundreds of thousands of Americans. And it could get much worse.
What’s the Secret to Trump’s Success? It’s the Republicans, Stupid.
For years the media has been blaming MAGA for all the ills of Trumpism. That is a mistake.
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?
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.