Cuban Protesters Storm Communist Party Office as U.S. Oil Blockade Pushes Island to the Breaking Point
Cuban protesters stormed and torched a Communist Party office in Morón as the Trump administration’s oil blockade drives the island into humanitarian crisis. With blackouts lasting 15 hours, 90 percent of fuel supplies cut off, and five arrested, the unrest signals a breaking point — while Díaz-Canel confirms secret talks…
House Republicans Embrace Open Islamophobia as Leadership Looks the Other Way
House Republicans are ramping up Islamophobia as Speaker Mike Johnson defends the sentiment behind bigoted statements from members like Andy Ogles and Randy Fine. With 50 members in the Sharia Free America Caucus and zero consequences from leadership, the GOP’s embrace of Islamophobia marks a sharp break from its own…
The Republican Playbook: How to Win Elections Without Actually Helping Anyone
A satirical look at how the Republican Party uses culture wars, defunded education, and economic desperation to maintain political power without ever having to improve anyone’s life — the playbook, explained.
Republicans Include Cuts to SNAP in Farm Bill
The Farm Bill used to sail through Congress easily, but with Republican cuts to the federal food aid program, SNAP, included, Democrats aren't on board.
The Art of the Self-Own: A Step-by-Step Guide to Rewarding Russia for Your Own War
In a masterclass of circular logic, the Trump administration lifts Russian oil sanctions to fix soaring energy prices caused by its own war on Iran — rewarding Putin while punishing American wallets and European allies in the process.
America’s Complicated Relationship With the Death Penalty
In this episode of the Stories From the States podcast, the hosts discuss the death penalty, the abolition movement in several states, and a case in Alabama.
Climate Change and Politics: Why Polarization Keeps Blocking the Legislation We Desperately Need
Political polarization is the biggest obstacle to meaningful climate legislation in the United States. This explainer breaks down the connection between climate change and politics, examines what legislation has passed, where the parties stand, and why public advocacy is the key to breaking the gridlock.
The Dark Side of Ditching Clean Energy: Why a fossil fuel future is a step backwards
President Joe Biden was able to push us forward towards clean energy and away from fossil fuels. President Trump reversed it all, canceled clean energy projects and brought back coal plants.
The Iran War Has Created the Worst Energy Crisis in History — And It’s Exposing Everything Wrong With Our Fossil Fuel Dependence
The Iran war has shut down the Strait of Hormuz, pushed oil past $100 a barrel, and created what the IEA calls the largest supply disruption in history. The energy crisis exposes the catastrophic vulnerability of a global economy still chained to fossil fuels — and the cost of failing…
Michigan Synagogue Attacker Lost Four Family Members in Israeli Airstrike Days Before Ramming Temple Israel
New details reveal the Temple Israel attacker lost four family members in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon days before ramming the building, where 140 children were inside. The attack is the fourth act of violence linked to extremism or the Iran conflict to hit the U.S. in two weeks.
Trump Wants to weaken Ocean Speed Limit That Protects Endangered Whales
NOAA wants to replace a longstanding ocean speed limit with technology scientists say is unproven.
Trump Admin Wants SCOTUS to Remove Protections for Haitians
The Trump regime ran to the Supreme Court and requested another “favor.” This time they asked the justices to strike down a lower court judge’s order blocking the removal of protections for Haitians.
