Environment

Donald Trump withdraws from TPP

Donald Trump Makes the United States More Dispensable Than Ever Donald Trump Makes the United States More Dispensable Than Ever

The president who coined “the art of the deal” has drastically reduced his country’s value globally.

Aug 23, 2018 / Dilip Hiro

In the Dark Days of Trump, There Are Still Sweet Victories to Celebrate

In the Dark Days of Trump, There Are Still Sweet Victories to Celebrate In the Dark Days of Trump, There Are Still Sweet Victories to Celebrate

Progressive victories are reaffirming the shared humanity that Americans across the political spectrum are standing up to defend.

Aug 21, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Nicaraguan Demonstrators

‘An Eternal Night of Persecution and Death’: Activists Speak Out About Nicaragua’s Crackdown ‘An Eternal Night of Persecution and Death’: Activists Speak Out About Nicaragua’s Crackdown

Despite mass killings and newly authoritarian laws, a diverse opposition says the movement to oust Ortega is far from over.

Aug 17, 2018 / Maia Hibbett

Monsanto Roundup

Monsanto Just Lost a Case Linking Its Weed Killer to Cancer Monsanto Just Lost a Case Linking Its Weed Killer to Cancer

A jury ruled that the corporation knew Roundup could cause harm, but failed to warn users.

Aug 17, 2018 / Rene Ebersole

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Trump Quietly OK’s Bioengineered Farming on Wildlife Refuges Trump Quietly OK’s Bioengineered Farming on Wildlife Refuges

By rescinding an Obama-era regulation, the administration is giving a green light to agribusiness on protected lands.

Aug 16, 2018 / Michelle Chen

Kara Eastman Nebraska's Democratic Party's nominee for U.S. Representative

The Democratic Insurgency Is Winning the War of Ideas The Democratic Insurgency Is Winning the War of Ideas

Some of its candidates have won, others have lost. But the movement is succeeding where it counts.

Aug 16, 2018 / Editorial / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Pro-choice rally

Keep Up the Fight to Defeat Brett Kavanaugh Keep Up the Fight to Defeat Brett Kavanaugh

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Aug 15, 2018 / no-paywall / NationAction

Worse Than Lead?

Worse Than Lead? Worse Than Lead?

Special Investigation: The chemical industry strikes again, shifting from lead to flame retardants that also sicken and kill.

Aug 15, 2018 / Feature / Jamie Lincoln Kitman

Colstrip coal plant

Trump’s EPA Is Poisoning Our Children Trump’s EPA Is Poisoning Our Children

Rolling back environmental laws leaves kids vulnerable to lead, asbestos, insecticides, and other toxic pollutants.

Aug 13, 2018 / Herman Schwartz

Superstorm Sandy Anniversary

The Latest Pipeline Battle Is Ramping Up in New York The Latest Pipeline Battle Is Ramping Up in New York

Communities once ravaged by Hurricane Sandy are now fighting the Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline.

Aug 10, 2018 / Arvind Dilawar

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