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'Monster' Antarctic Glacier at Risk as Key Ice Shelf Faces Collapse Years Earlier Than Expected

"What we're seeing is already enough to be worried about," said one researcher.

by Kenny Stancil

Sen. Joe Manchin walks in the Capitol hallway

Filings Reveal Manchin's Blind Trust Can't Explain Away 'Blatant Conflict of Interest'

"What Manchin is doing is not illegal. The conflict of interest code for Congress is just way too weak."

by Jake Johnson

'This Is Manchin Against Us': Poor People's Campaign Targets Corporate Democrats at DC Rally

"Poor and low-income people are saying that we can no longer wait for voting rights, living wages, healthcare, immigration reform, and so much more."

by Jake Johnson

A child stands amid the rubble left by a devastating tornado system.

Amid Tornado Devastation, Sunrise Says 'Call It What It Is: A Climate Disaster'

"We aren't asking, we demand change. Kentucky needs Build Back Better now."

by Jake Johnson

It's No Mystery: Joe Manchin Represents the Monied Interests and Nobody Else

Joe Manchin, Republicans, and the Supreme Court are shafting working Americans.

by Robert Reich

What's Next: Fascist Takeover or New Era of Progressive Renewal?

The GOP has embraced the oligarchic strong-man police-state and the Democratic Party is returning to its progressive and populist roots—we face a moment of great danger and one of great opportunity.

by Thom Hartmann