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July 07, 2023

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'Nothing Short of Outrageous': Attorneys for Youth Climate Plaintiffs Blast Biden DOJ

"It is our hope and expectation that the courts will see through the DOJ's tactics and ensure that this constitutional case gets to trial immediately," said a lawyer with Our Children's Trust.

Jessica Corbett

Climate Crisis ‘Out of Control’ as Global Temperature Breaks Record for 3rd Time in 4 Days

Thursday's record came after the revelation that the seven-day stretch ending Wednesday was also the hottest week in at least 44 years.

DC Panel Recommends Giuliani Be Disbarred for Leading Trump's 'Big Lie' Legal Team

A disciplinary committee ruled that Giuliani "forfeited his right to practice law" by taking part in the effort to overturn the 2020 election.

Omar and Jacobs Introduce Amendment to Prohibit US Transfer of Cluster Munitions

"If the U.S. is going to be a leader on international human rights, we must not participate in human rights abuses," said Rep. Ilhan Omar.

Former UN Climate Chief Admits She Was Wrong That Fossil Fuel Industry Could Be an Ally

"The fossil fuel industry is facing decline, no matter what," said Christiana Figueres. "It is D-Day for them."

Jessica Corbett

Cluster Bomb Opponents 'Appalled' by Biden Decision to Send Banned Weapons to Ukraine

One campaigner warned the move "will contribute to the terrible casualties being suffered by Ukrainian civilians both immediately and for years to come."

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Ocean Defenders Decry 'Total Failure' of Global Shipping Agreement to Meet Paris Climate Goal

US Must Treat Guantánamo Torture Victims, Says United Nations Expert

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Opinion

For the Sake of Our Common Humanity, the World Must Finally Act on Climate—Now

It is no great secret that human beings are not particularly anxious to address painful realities – especially when it requires taking on powerful special interests like the fossil fuel industry. This time we must.

Biden Is Wrong to Oppose Supreme Court Reform

With a majority of the public now alienated by the reactionary, corrupt Supreme Court, it’s time for Democrats to turn the tables. Leadership must come from the White House.

Miles Mogulescu

A Welcome Step to End the Ukraine War

If we want peace, Track-II diplomacy is needed to explore possible pathways to real negotiations and a lasting solution.

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