http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-25/arctic-methane-could-devastate-economy3a-study/4842994… Read more »
By Earthjustice, EcoWatch
Today’s decision by a federal appeals court upholds the contention by environmental groups that the Bush Administration’s smog standards do not assure protection of forests and vegetation from ozone damage as the law requires. The court’s judgment … Read more »
By Michael Lux.
Those big headlines about the bankruptcy of Detroit were like a punch in the gut to those of us who grew up in working class in the Midwest, and they should sober anyone who cares about working … Read more »
By Paul Buchheit
The logic for the tax is indisputable:
— 1. Financial industry speculation devastated middle-class homeowner wealth.
— 2. U.S. investors pay zero tax on their speculative transactions.
— 3. The tax is easy to implement, and is … Read more »
By MICHAEL KIMMEL
MOST everyone knows by now about “lookism” — the preferential treatment given to those who conform to social standards of beauty. Research suggests that people who are judged physically attractive are seen as more competent and more … Read more »
http://www.nydailynews.com/stand-ground-case-raises-specter-racial-double-standard-article-1.1399073#bmb=1… Read more »
By THE EDITORIAL BOARD
After years of growing Republican obstruction — legislation blocked, judicial candidates forced to withdraw, presidential nominations left to languish, government agencies rendered powerless by denying them leaders — Senate Democrats say they are finally ready to … Read more »
By PAUL KRUGMAN
Something terrible has happened to the soul of the Republican Party. We’ve gone beyond bad economic doctrine. We’ve even gone beyond selfishness and special interests. At this point we’re talking about a state of mind that takes … Read more »
