The Scottie Scheffler Saga: What’s Really Wrong with the Criminal Justice System
The arrest of the world’s top golfer revealed many of the things that are wrong with the criminal justice system in the US.
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Data Gaps Put US Territories Like Guam and Puerto Rico at Greater Climate Risk
“If folks are serious about environmental justice, they need to be serious about addressing equity issues in US territories.”
The Trial: Weighing the Runt of the Legal Litter
It is what it is — and it is all there is.
Donald Trump Is Not Having a Good Day
Trump’s “Truths” reveal he is genuinely worried as he waits for jury deliberations to conclude.
Chinese Exclusion? Who Can’t Buy Your House or Land?
What’s behind laws restricting foreign home and land ownership?
Ted Cruz Is the Worst Kind of Demagogue
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is the worst kind of demagogue. Unlike so many others in the MAGAverse, he knows that he is spreading lies and still does it.
Climate Scientist Leaves ExxonMobil’s Board With Little To Show for It
Advocates had hoped Susan Avery’s nomination would be a turning-point moment for the company’s climate approach. It wasn’t.
Jim Jordan Celebrates Memorial Day by Being a Partisan Hack
Jim Jordan managed to ruin the bipartisan spirit of Memorial Day by posting a petty political message.
Trump Edges Stormy Daniels, Denali the Cat in Vote for Libertarian Nomination
On Saturday, Donald Trump received a hostile reception at the Libertarian Party convention. On Sunday, he received six votes when attendees were called upon to elect their party’s presidential nominee.
Dick Durbin Needs to Take His Job Seriously and Investigate the Court!
Durbin is the kindly old chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee who doesn’t see any purpose in investigating the Supreme Court’s wanton corruption.
Trump Claims Jan. 6 Prisoners Most Harshly Treated Group in US History
Donald Trump says something insane, the media barely bats an eye, and an exhausted public doesn’t care. Welcome to the 2024 presidential race.
Hey, Fox News, Whatever Happened to Hunter Biden?
Hunter Biden will face a gun charge in court next month. His trial blows the “President Biden is weaponizing the DOJ against Republicans” diatribe out of the water. Is that why Fox News has stopped talking about Hunter?
A Bronx Cheer for the Bogus Trump Crowd Numbers
Who can still believe a media company that presents propaganda in the guise of a field report?
See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Screw No Evil
Right-wing Republicans are banning abortion and contraception. Legalizing rape is probably next. If forced pregnancies are the point, however, their environmental policies will interfere with their agenda.
Democrats Are Sad About Stop the SteAlito, but That’s Not Enough
Hand-wringing from Democrats won’t get Chief Justice John Roberts to put in place some real ethics rules for the Supreme Court… but public pressure might.
Trump Wants US Reporter to Keep Rotting in Russian Prison
Donald Trump likes to wish bad things on the United States if that would benefit him personally. But this week, he took things to another level.
How the Supreme Court Continues to Be the Leading Obstacle to the Right to Vote
The Supreme Court has been eroding democracy for decades. Nine key cases reveal voter suppression and constitutional threats. Is today’s court the paramount danger to our democracy?
Animal Testing: What Was It Ever Good For?
Researchers develop alternatives to animal-testing models, but old-guard institutions hang on to inefficient traditions.
Truth About Trump Ruled to Be ‘Offensive’ on House Floor
These days, the House of Representatives is more about theatrics than getting stuff done, but Wednesday’s performance set a dangerous precedent.
Is India’s Ruling Party Downplaying Climate Change?
A decade after the BJP came to power, its 2024 manifesto reveals a lack of bold climate and environmental action, reflecting the challenges of governance.
Netanyahu Lashes Out at European Countries Recognizing Palestine
Three European countries recognized a Palestinian state on Wednesday, resulting in a diplomatic row and heaping more pressure on Israel.
Is Trump’s Greatest Strength the Ignorance of US Voters?
Americans are stunningly ignorant when it comes to the actual performance of the US economy, with about half of them holding views that are the opposite of reality.
Putting Truth Social’s ‘Nascent Advertising Initiative’ in Perspective
Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform made about as much money in the first quarter as a well-organized Girl Scouts cookie drive.
US Taxpayer Money Keeps Finding Its Way Into the Taliban’s Pockets
Millions of US taxpayer dollars meant for humanitarian assistance and Afghanistan’s reconstruction find their way into the hands of the Taliban. The exact figure is unknown, however, because of lacking reporting requirements.
Big Banks Have Funded Climate Crisis With Near $7 Trillion Since Paris Agreement
“Banks that profit from climate chaos invent new greenwash every year, but we have the receipts that show how much money they put into fossil fuels,” said one report author.
Death of Iran’s President Adds Uncertainty to the Region’s Explosive Mix
Iran’s President Raisi, killed in a helicopter crash, was a hardliner. His death means change, but it’s not yet clear in what direction.
Russian Troops Menace Ukraine’s Second Largest City, Kharkiv
Just a few miles from the Russian border, Ukraine’s second largest city, Kharkiv, is threatened with potential destruction by Russian artillery.
The Media Is Blowing It, Part 869
There is only one way in which talk show hosts should react to Republicans refusing to say that if they will accept the result of this year’s election: End the interview and never invite them again.
How a NYC Courtroom Became the Mecca for Members of the MAGA Cult
With Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York City wrapping up, his acolytes have only limited opportunities left to prove their reverence.
Masters of the Universe Meet to Plan a Whites-Only Future
Elon Musk, Rupert Murdoch, David Sacks, Peter Thiel, and others plot to win the War on Woke.
‘None of the Above’ Would Win This Election in a Landslide
Let’s face it, most Americans are not exactly thrilled about the choices for president this fall. It’s tough to blame them.
The Apocalypse That Wasn’t
The solar storm brought a lot of lovely aurora pictures but no Great Blackout. Maybe next time.
What’s Really Shocking About the Alito Revelation
Nobody should be shocked that the Alitos displayed a “Stop the Steal” symbol in front of their house. The real surprise is that they took it down.
Biden Tests China’s Industrial Strength
The US has decided it doesn’t want China to monopolize all that pollution.
Carpet Creep: A MAGA Plot?
I believe in scientific explanations. And yet I didn’t want one.
Eyeless in Gaza: Hamas and Israel’s Tragic Reprise of Samson and Delilah’s Story
With Hamas reappearing at locations that had already been cleared, Gaza is beginning to resemble a militarized version of whack-a-mole.
Gov. Abbott Serves Up ‘Justice’ — Texas Style
In a highly political move, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) pardoned a man who had gunned down a legally armed Black Lives Matter protester.
Congressional Clown Show Gives Evening Performance
A congressional hearing yesterday descended into chaos as Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) traded personal insults.
An Election Prophecy: How 13 Keys Unlock Presidential Election Outcomes
Cracking the code to predict any presidential race and uncovering the hidden forces shaping the Trump vs. Biden rematch.
Turning Point in Energy History: Solar, Wind Start to Push Fossil Fuels Off Grid
Solar and wind energy grew quickly enough in 2023 to push renewables up to 30% of global electricity supply and begin pushing fossil fuels off the power grid, a climate consultancy concluded in a report released earlier this month.
Vladimir Putin Tries to Turn the Lights Off in Ukraine
Russia’s latest gambit in Ukraine consists of a coordinated series of missile attacks targeting the country’s electrical infrastructure.
Trump’s Nikki Haley Problem Isn’t Going Away
Donald Trump continues to bleed primary votes to a candidate who has long since dropped out of the race. What does his Nikki Haley problem mean for the outcome of the November election?
Newly Published FBI Records on January 6 Insurrection Leave Much to Be Desired
New FBI briefing notes from January 6 describe a situation that is spiraling out of control, but, due to massive redactions, they pose more questions than they answer.
Which ‘Nobody Knew at the Time’ Will It Be This November?
The GOP has gotten really good at stealing the White House.
Vice President Cannibal
Donald Trump wants someone smart and hungry by his side.
House Dems Demand Answers From Oil Execs About Deal With Trump
Did Donald Trump and oil and gas executives strike a deal in which the latter would raise $1 billion for the former president’s campaign in return for a promise that he would then roll back environmental regulations? House Democrats want to know… and they have some questions for Big Oil.