Science Scientific American to use the term 'climate emergency' in magazine's future coverage "This idea is not a journalistic fancy," writes a senior editor. "We are on solid scientific ground."Jessica CorbettApr 13, 2021
Why impeach Trump at this late date? One word, says Bernie Sanders: 'Precedent' "It must be made clear that no president, now or in the future, can lead an insurrection against the U.S. government."Jessica CorbettJan 08, 2021
Culture With $4.2 billion in direct giving, MacKenzie Scott 'puts shame to the billionaire class' That is how it's done, people.Jessica CorbettDec 17, 2020
Court rejects Trump-approved Arctic drilling project in victory for polar bears and climate "This project was a disaster waiting to happen that should never have been approved."Jessica CorbettDec 09, 2020
Health AOC calls out Mitch McConnell for breaking the Senate while Americans need COVID relief "He broke the Senate, and dismissed the Senate, while 30 million Americans are on the brink of eviction."Jessica CorbettNov 21, 2020
New $15 minimum wage a 'huge win for the working people' of Florida and Portland, Maine "When working people come together, they can affect real change everywhere all across our country."Jessica CorbettNov 15, 2020
Science More than 115 groups call on the next president to take climate justice action 'from day one' "We demand the next president commits to end fossil fuels, hold polluters accountable, and stand up for climate justice and human rights."Jessica CorbettJul 28, 2020
Culture Families of slain Black Americans join 600+ groups urging UN probe of U.S. police violence Relatives of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Michael Brown, and Philando Castile have joined rights groups from around the globe, asking for an investigation.Jessica CorbettJun 08, 2020
Jane Goodall: Humanity will be 'finished' after Covid-19 unless we change our ways "We have brought this on ourselves because of our absolute disrespect for animals and the environment."Jessica CorbettJun 04, 2020
There are renewed calls to abolish the death penalty after the unjust execution of Nathaniel Woods "Bring this bill to the floor for a vote. End the federal death penalty." -- Rep. Justin AmashJessica CorbettMar 10, 2020