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May 31, 2023

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Green Job Creation Projected to 'Offset' Fossil Fuel Job Losses in GOP States

"Total employment in the nationwide U.S. energy sector could double or even triple by 2050 to meet the demand for wind turbines, solar panels, and transmission lines," according to a new study.

Kenny Stancil

Decrying 'Reckless Hostage-Taking,' Progressives Vow to Vote Against Debt Ceiling Deal

"We shouldn't compromise on protecting our most vulnerable and disproportionately impacted communities," said Rep. Raúl Grijalva.

Julia Conley

'Simply Inconceivable' to Dump Fukushima Water in Pacific, Critics Say After Latest IAEA Report

"Piping water into the sea is an outrage," said one Japanese fisher angered by the plan to release radioactive wastewater into the ocean. "The sea is not a garbage dump."

Brett Wilkins

Oklahoma Supreme Court Rules Two GOP Abortion Bans Are Unconstitutional

The court found that two bans passed in 2022 conflicted with the Oklahoma Constitution's guarantee of a pregnant person's "inherent right" to life.

Julia Conley

New Study Details How Mass-Scale Reuse Could Help End 'Scourge' of Plastic Pollution

"Ramping up reuse systems is the most sensible approach to replacing single-use plastics and dramatically cut plastic production," said one advocate. "The plastics treaty discussions this week must lay the groundwork for this transformation."

Julia Conley

'Give Me a Goddamn Break': House Democrat Slams Food Aid Cuts as Pentagon Budget Soars

"I didn't come to Congress to hurt people," said Rep. Jim McGovern. "And when I listen to my Republican friends, what is clear to me is that we don't share the same values."

Jake Johnson

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Pressley Files Amendment to Strike 'Reckless' Student Loan Provision From Debt Limit Bill

Climate Activists Decry Pipeline 'Deal With the Devil' at Protest Outside Schumer's Home

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Opinion

Prayer Helped, But It Was Government Aid Which Saved Me From the Ravages of Poverty

The GOP attacks are relentless. I believe that in our hearts, we all want what is fair and right. Most of us believe there should be equal opportunity for all and help when we need it.

Trish Brown

Sara Innamorato Upends Fracking Politics in Pennsylvania

A resounding victory in the primary race to be the next Allegheny County Executive shows that bold candidates can defy conventional wisdom by taking on the fossil fuel industry in its own backyard.

Megan McDonough

Climate Envoy John Kerry’s Disturbing Sci-Fi Approach to the Climate Crisis

When it comes to sustainable farming and the climate crisis, the former Secretary of State seems to be more interested in science fiction than science fact.

Andrew Kimbrell,Lisa Rayburn

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