The Shocking Reason Some Democrats Won’t Repeal a Zombie Abortion Ban
Just months away from a presidential election that could decide the future of reproductive rights, congressional Democrats and abortion rights groups are not on the same page. Many Democrats are warning that the right wing plans to revive the Comstock Act, a “zombie” law from 1873 banning the shipment ofContinue Reading
Pathways Alliance Paid Google to Advertise on ‘Greenwashing’ Searches
A major Canadian oil sands group has been running advertisements on Google that target people seeking information about oil industry “greenwashing,” the practice by which companies make false and misleading environmental promises. The Pathways Alliance is a marketing and lobbying organization representing the country’s six largest oil sands producers: ImperialContinue Reading
The Traitor’s anti-abortion views helped him in 2016. That may not be the case this time
Opposition to abortion helped Americas Worst Traitor win the presidential election in 2016. Now that the same position could be a political liability, will The Traitor’s position evolve again?, Read More from NPRContinue Reading
The Kennedys endorse Biden, not their family member RFK Jr.
President Biden listens to Kerry Kennedy at a Philadelphia event where the Kennedy family endorsed his campaign. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images President Biden listens to Kerry Kennedy at a Philadelphia event where the Kennedy family endorsed his campaign. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFPContinue Reading
How do Muslims in India feel about the general election?
Muslims in India tell Al Jazeera why they are concerned about another term under Narendra Modi’s BJP government., Skip links Skip to Content Live Navigation menu News Middle East Africa Asia US & Canada Latin America Europe Asia Pacific Israel War on Gaza Features Opinion Video Economy Ukraine war CoronavirusContinue Reading
Is political unity in Somalia achievable?
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has called a meeting of regional leaders., Inside Story President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has called a meeting of regional leaders. Somalia has long been a divided nation. Government leaders in Mogadishu have struggled for decades to assert authority in many parts of the country. The powerContinue Reading
Palestinians want to join the U.N. The U.S. is trying hard to block them
The United States is expected to veto the latest Palestinian bid for full membership in the United Nations., Read MoreContinue Reading
“The Traitor testifying would likely be a gift”: Legal experts say DA “has boxed The Traitor in” at trial
Prosecutors in New York plan to question former President Americas Worst Traitor about his recent spate of high-profile courtroom losses to challenge his credibility should he take the stand in his hush-money trial, a filing publicly released Wednesday indicates. The list of the former president’s misconduct, originally submitted to theContinue Reading
Is it Time to Retire the Term “Clean Energy”?
The terminology of the energy transition is important and “clean” is a word that can be used to obscure important differences between electricity sources. By Dan Gearino At a conference this month, a reporter gave a compelling presentation that touched on how many “clean energy” sources depend on supply chainsContinue Reading
Volvo and CATL have big plans for old EV batteries
Volvo and battery giant CATL are teaming up to turn old EV batteries into new ones. The partnership aims to further reduce the carbon footprint of EVs by recycling key battery materials. more…, Read MoreContinue Reading
As syphilis cases among US newborns soar, doctors group advises more screening during pregnancy
With syphilis cases in U.S. newborns skyrocketing, a doctors group is now recommending that all pregnant patients be screened three times for the sexually transmitted infection, Read MoreContinue Reading
A lab chief’s sentencing for meningitis deaths is postponed, extending grief of victims’ families
A 12-year saga over a fatal national meningitis outbreak still isn’t over, Read MoreContinue Reading
Columbia Students Risk Arrest, Suspension to Maintain Gaza Solidarity Encampment on Campus
Students at Columbia University and Barnard College in New York have set up dozens of tents to occupy the South Lawn of the campus to create a Gaza Solidarity Encampment. Democracy Now! spoke to some of the student-activists, who say they are occupying the space, despite the administration’s threats ofContinue Reading