Banning Congress From Trading Stocks Is Massively Popular. So Why Are Top Democrats Stalling?

While polling shows most Americans support banning lawmakers from trading stocks, legislation to do so has been delayed by House leadership.

Jessica Corbett

Republican Attacks on SCOTUS Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson Show “Total Bankruptcy” of the GOP

Critics say the "childish political theater" is intended to keep the Republican base "in a constant state of frothing-at-the-mouth" so they show up at the ballot box.

Jessica Corbett

The Filibuster Is Now the Only Thing Standing In the Way of Voting Rights

The new Freedom to Vote Act is backed by the entire Democratic caucus. But with full Republican opposition, passing it will require changing or abolishing the filibuster.

Jessica Corbett

Feature

The Supreme Court Has Upheld the ACA. The Next Frontier? Medicare for All.

With Obamacare intact, progressives are aiming to move toward a universal, single-payer healthcare system.

Jessica Corbett

Climate

CO2 Now at Levels Unseen in 3.6 Million Years

Despite pandemic shutdowns, the NOAA warns that carbon dioxide and methane "continued their unrelenting rise in 2020."

Jessica Corbett

Dispatch

“An Essential Procedure”: How Abortion Providers Are Persevering Through the Pandemic

In the face of Covid-19, clinics are continuing to provide safe abortions at a safe distance.

Jessica Corbett

Feature

These Activists Say Sabotaging Pipelines Is Legally Justified Because Humanity Hangs in the Balance

A landmark trial will test the argument that civil disobedience is needed for the greater good.

Jessica Corbett

Labor

Americans Are Realizing They’ve Been Scammed By the GOP Tax Bill: Most Report Zero Pay Boost

Jessica Corbett

Labor

We’re Number One! America Leads the Way in CEO-Worker Income Gap

Jessica Corbett

Rural America

Nuns Go to Court to Defend an Outdoor Chapel in Path of Pennsylvania Pipeline

Jessica Corbett

Judge Suspended After Effectively Sentencing Rapist to Month in Jail

Jessica Corbett

NHL Releases Sustainability Report

Jessica Corbett

‘Princeton Mom’ Tells Fox Viewers To Forget Feminism and Satisfy Their Husbands

Jessica Corbett

Canadian Court Calls Foul On Walmart Closing

Jessica Corbett

Anti-Fracking Activists Celebrate Victory in New York State

Jessica Corbett

New Super PAC Has Ties to Koch Brothers

Jessica Corbett

North Carolina Passes Fracking Secrecy Law

Jessica Corbett

Wal-Mart Fined $190,000 for Health and Safety Violations at 2,857 Stores

Jessica Corbett

Video

‘Leaked North Korean Propaganda Video’ an Amazing Critique of U.S. Consumerism

Jessica Corbett

Dispatch

GMO Domino Effect

Four states to go, and a cascade of food labeling laws will take effect.

Jessica Corbett

Russian Official Deletes Tweet About Snowden Asylum

Jessica Corbett

Egypt’s Morsi Removed From Power By Military

Jessica Corbett

Illinois Governor Signs Controversial Fracking Law

Jessica Corbett

The Verdict: Board Votes to Close 50 Chicago Public Schools

Jessica Corbett