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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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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.

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."

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 Amash