The search for an energy alternative to fossil fuels has renewed interest in nuclear power production across the globe. Despite nuclear boosters’ promotion of the energy source, Tim Judson of the Nuclear Information and Resource Service calls nuclear power an “elaborate greenwashing scheme.” Nuclear is “not carbon-free,” says Diné organizerContinue Reading
Pastor Chris Morgan leads a contemporary service at Christ United Methodist Church in Bethel Park, Pa., on the Sunday after Election Day. The church developed a sermon series called “Do Unto Others” to help parishioners navigate political divisions after the election. Justin Merriman for NPR Justin Merriman/for NPR hide captionContinue Reading
Before it adjourns for the year the U.S. Senate must pass the PRESS Act, to provide federal protection for journalists.Continue Reading
“It’s a form of giving his middle finger to the American people,” said the famed Watergate journalist., Read MoreContinue Reading
The president-elect has confessed it “in discussions with people” about his attorney general pick, said The New York Times journalist., Read MoreContinue Reading
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) set off a firestorm on Capitol Hill with a bill to keep Sarah McBride, soon to be the first transgender member of Congress, from accessing the women’s bathrooms at the Capitol.Why it matters: The measure is not being immediately dismissed by Republican leadership…Continue Reading
Biden Gives Ukraine Go-Ahead to Strike Inside Russia with U.S. Long-Range Missiles, Pope Calls for Investigation into Gaza Genocide as Israel Kills Dozens More Palestinians Every Day, Israeli Strikes Kill Another 8 Paramedics in Lebanon, Hezbollah Media Chief, Protesters Arrested After Setting Off Flares Near Home of Israeli Prime MinisterContinue Reading
Rep. Susan Wild said the ethics panel had released similar reports many times in the past., Read MoreContinue Reading
District Judge Melissa Owen struck down Wyoming’s first-in-the nation explicit prohibition on the use of medication to end pregnancy., Read MoreContinue Reading
We are broadcasting live from COP29, the United Nations climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, where countries are shaping the world’s response to the climate crisis. Despite pledges at last year’s summit in Dubai to cut global emissions, the burning of coal, oil and gas has continued to rise as theContinue Reading
A Philadelphia County elections staff member processes mail-in ballots on Election Day. Ed Jones/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Ed Jones/AFP via Getty Images In a new ruling on Monday, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court directed all of the state’s county election officials not to count certain mail-in ballotsContinue Reading
We are broadcasting live from the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, which has entered its second and final week, and already there is frustration over a lack of progress on the key issue of financing the energy transition and climate adaptation in Global South countries. Asad Rehman, executive directorContinue Reading
A Philadelphia County elections staff member processes mail-in ballots on Election Day. Ed Jones/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Ed Jones/AFP via Getty Images In a new ruling on Monday, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court directed all of the state’s county election officials not to count mail-in ballots forContinue Reading