The US Government Is Ramping Up an Anti-China Witch Hunt
The US government is launching investigations of US academics with ties to Chinese research institutes. It’s a dangerous escalation of anti-China surveillance, which threatens civil liberties while do...
27 Juli 202315min
Amid Heat Wave, GOP Adds Climate Denial To Spending Bills
House Republicans are helping their fossil fuel donors with legislative fine print that would block climate action. Show Links Source Article
26 Juli 202316min
Covering ‘Racist State’ Backlash—but Not the Reality That Israel Is a Racist State
Media coverage mainly focused on the politics of calling Israel a “racist state” rather than on the question of whether Israel was racist. Show Links Source Article
25 Juli 202316min
Americans Feel Negative About Biden’s Economy Because There’s a Lot to Feel Negative About
Pundits are insisting Americans only feel bad about the economy because they’re ignorant or delusional. But maybe it has something to do with the very real economic hardships Americans are still suffe...
21 Juli 202312min
As Skies Turn Orange, Media Still Hesitate to Mention What’s Changing Climate
If apocalyptic air enveloping major news headquarters hundreds of miles away from record-setting fires doesn’t prompt these necessary conversations, what will? Show Links Source Article
20 Juli 202327min
“Climate Optimism” Is Dangerous and Irrational (Part 2)
Overly-confident math models based on unrealistic assumptions are used to avoid crisis-consistent climate policies and to protect global elite privilege, while abandoning our duties to the planet’s mo...
19 Juli 202327min
“Climate Optimism” Is Dangerous and Irrational (Part 1)
Overly-confident math models based on unrealistic assumptions are used to avoid crisis-consistent climate policies and to protect global elite privilege, while abandoning our duties to the planet’s mo...
18 Juli 202332min
Julian Assange Is “Dangerously Close” to Extradition for Revealing US War Crimes
This is the first time a publisher has been charged under the Espionage Act for disclosing government secrets. Show Links Source Article
17 Juli 202317min
