Another Trump Casualty: A Tiny Office That Keeps Measurements of the World Accurate
This work “is kind of like oxygen. You don’t know you need it until it’s not there.”
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2 key reports on violence against Indigenous women removed from federal sites
The removal of the reports from federal websites came ahead of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s Day of Awareness.
Trump’s first 100 days: What stands out. What’s surprising. What’s next.
Eight reporters break down the impact Trump is already having on LGBTQ+ rights, education, the economy, immigration and more.
How Trump is undoing an American legacy
In its first 100 days, the Trump administration has slashed federal agencies, canceled national reports, and yanked funding from universities. The shockwaves will be felt worldwide.
House approves Take It Down Act, sending it to Trump’s desk
The bill requires online platforms to remove nonconsensual intimate imagery, including sexually explicit deepfakes and so-called “revenge porn."
Labor Department Official Warns That Staff Who Speak With Journalists Face “Serious Legal Consequences”
Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s chief of staff issued the warning as department employees have spoken to the news media about harms they see resulting from the dismantling of their agency, which enforces laws guaranteeing workers’ rights.
The bid to kill Empire Wind is Trump’s biggest swipe at offshore wind yet
The New York wind farm was approved in 2023. It started construction this month. Now, Trump’s Interior Department is trying to halt the project.
For Some Black Landowners, 40 Acres and a Nightmare
For generations, Black land dispossession has robbed people of life and land. The current political climate could yield a repeat.
What is a Constitutional Crisis? Are We in One?
When we hear the term constitutional crisis, it might evoke images of political chaos or heated debates in the halls of power. But what does it really mean? A constitutional crisis occurs when the framework of a country's constitution is challenged, leading to a breakdown in political order and…
Trump Authorizes U.S. Military to Begin Occupation of Federal Land Along Southern Border
Trump signs a memorandum directing agencies to begin militarizing the southern border.
Our President is a Fascist
Donald Trump is a fascist. “It is predictable that, in returning to power, he will seek to change the system so that he can remain in power until death.”
70% of Americans want universal healthcare, so why are we the only developed country without it?
Why doesn't the US have universal healthcare? 70% of Americans want Medicare for All. In this post, I’ll explain how universal healthcare works and why we don't have it.
U.S. Government in Direct Talks With Iran on Nuclear Deal
After a meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump told reports the US is in direct talks with Iran over a nuclear deal. He said talks are set to begin on Saturday.
Trump Said Cuts Wouldn’t Affect Public Safety. Then He Fired Hundreds of Workers Who Help Fight Wildfires.
The White House and DOGE have sought to eliminate thousands of jobs from the Forest Service. The wildland firefighting force is one of many targets within the agency.
GOP Budget Would Add ‘Unprecedented’ $5.8 Trillion to the Deficit, Analysis Finds
Republicans are always quick to complain about spending in a Democratic administration, but Trump added $8 trillion in his first term. The GOP budget this term adds $5.8 trillion.
What’s Lost: Trump Whacks Tiny Agency That Works To Make the Nation’s Health Care Safer (AHRQ)
“The dissolution of AHRQ is dislodging scores of experienced patient-safety experts, a brain drain that will be impossible to rectify.”
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