This photograph taken on October 24, 2021 shows the mangrove forest at the mouth of the Congo River in the extreme southwest of the Democratic
Republic of Congo.

'Climate Catastrophe' Feared as Congo Moves to Sell Critical Ecosystem for Oil Drilling

"It's madness," said Greenpeace Africa. "These plans must be scrapped immediately."

by Kenny Stancil

Schumer climate protest

Congressional Staffers Arrested for Climate Sit-In at Schumer's Office

"Guess Chuck really didn't want to talk about climate today," one of the staffers quipped as police handcuffed the demonstrators.

by Brett Wilkins

Fed Chair Jerome Powell attends a meeting

Elizabeth Warren Accuses Fed Chair of Fomenting 'Devastating Recession'

The Massachusetts Democrat warned that if Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell gets his way, "the resulting recession will be brutal."

by Jake Johnson

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A Pastures frog in Ecuador

Constitutional Limitations and the Rights of Nature

What we learn when we compare mining concessions in Ecuador and the United States.

by Terra Baer

A clip of Trump speaking on January 6, 2021 is shown during a hearing

Trump-Backed Insurrection Proves Election Protection Reforms Are Needed

The plot to steal the 2020 presidential election was eye-opening. Now Congress must act.

by Fred Wertheimer

Expand-the-Court

The Most Dangerous Looming Supreme Court Decision You Never Heard Of

Spread the word, because the midterms elections have become even more crucial.

by Robert Reich