U.N. climate reports: current efforts are not nearly sufficient to avert climate catastrophe

An alarming United Nations report released Tuesday said global temperatures are on track to rise as much as 3.9°C by the end of the century, meaning only drastic and unprecedented emissions reductions can stave off the most devastating consequences of the climate crisis. ‘The science is screaming’: UN report warns only rapid and transformational action can stave off global … Read more

The Voucher Vultures are back with yet another manufactured ‘crisis’

Towards the end of the legislative session last spring, Republicans introduce legislation in response to the Arizona Department of Education rescinding participation in the ESA program from families on the Navajo Nation because funds from the accounts were used at a private school in New Mexico. The ‘Voucher Vultures’ are using Navajo children as pawns in … Read more

Trump Zone Resident Lindsey Graham Backstabs longtime friend Joe Biden

Former Vice President Joe Biden has found out that the friends he thought he had in the Republican Party (at least the ones still in office) are fair-weather ones. Exhibit A is South Carolina Senator and Trump Zone Resident Lindsey Graham. Mr. Graham, the head of the Senate Judiciary Committee has decided, after getting pressure … Read more

Judge rules former White House counsel Don McGahn must appear to testify

U.S. District Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson ruled on Monday that former White House counsel Don McGahn must comply with a subpoena and testify to Congress, delivering a significant win to House Democrats amid their impeachment inquiry into President Trump. The Hill reports, Judge rules former WH counsel McGahn must testify under subpoena: The ruling (.pdf) … Read more