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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

Labor

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

Labor

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

Rural America

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

Judge Suspended After Effectively Sentencing Rapist to Month in Jail

NHL Releases Sustainability Report

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

Canadian Court Calls Foul On Walmart Closing

Anti-Fracking Activists Celebrate Victory in New York State

New Super PAC Has Ties to Koch Brothers

North Carolina Passes Fracking Secrecy Law

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

Video

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

Dispatch

GMO Domino Effect

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

Russian Official Deletes Tweet About Snowden Asylum

Egypt’s Morsi Removed From Power By Military

Illinois Governor Signs Controversial Fracking Law

The Verdict: Board Votes to Close 50 Chicago Public Schools