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Windfall Profits Tax 'Is Sorely Needed' But More Oil Is Not, Groups Warn Biden

"Drilling more won't lower prices for U.S. consumers. More oil from U.S. lands will just be exported," said one critic. "And more investment in oil drilling will deepen our dependence on fossil fuels when the worsening climate catastrophe demands we speed the transition."

Jessica Corbett ·


Suspect in Pelosi Case Charged With Attempted Kidnapping, Assault

David DePape was allegedly carrying a roll of tape, zip ties, and two hammers when he broke into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's home.

Julia Conley ·


Right-Wing Justices Appear Ready to Eviscerate Affirmative Action in College Admissions

"Killing affirmative action will have a devastating impact on Black, Hispanic, and Native students," wrote one journalist, "and such a ruling would be totally unjustified by the text or history of the Constitution."

Kenny Stancil ·


US Spent 13 Times More on Fossil Fuels Than Renewables in Africa Since Paris Deal

With the continent facing climate extremes despite its limited contributions to the crisis, political leaders and campaigners have called for global spending on clean energy development.

Jessica Corbett ·


Trump Asks Supreme Court to Halt Release of IRS Records to House Dems

Trump's request comes after a federal appeals court paved the way for the Internal Revenue Service to turn over his tax returns to the Democratic-led House Ways and Means Committee.

Kenny Stancil ·


'Could Be a Political Game Changer': Biden to Float Windfall Profits Tax on Oil Giants

"This is the right thing for President Biden to do," said Rep. Ro Khanna. "It's time to hold Big Oil accountable for high gas prices and put that money back in the pockets of Americans."

Jake Johnson ·


'Lungs of the Earth Will Breathe Easier Tonight': Amazon Defenders Cheer Lula Victory

"The nightmare is due to end at last," said one climate advocate of right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro's electoral loss.

Julia Conley ·


Fetterman Calls on Dr. Oz to Fire 'Multiple Insurrectionists' on Staff

"It really says a lot about Dr. Oz that he's hired people who want to quite literally overthrow American democracy."

Julia Conley ·


AIPAC Super PAC Throws in Against Progressive Democrat Summer Lee

"Seems like AIPAC and the GOP have the same agenda," responded one progressive campaigner.

Jake Johnson ·


'Military Madness': US to Deploy Nuclear-Capable B-52s to Australia, Provoking China

Deploying "bombers to Australia sends a strong message to adversaries about our ability to project lethal air power," said the U.S. Air Force, alarming anti-war advocates.

Kenny Stancil ·

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