Twenty-seven truths about America, our Democracy and Rule of Law, and our rights, freedoms, and liberties. Judge J. Michael Luttig Jul 02, 2025 On the eve of January 6, 2021, Judge Michael Luttig received an urgent message from Vice President Mike Pence’s office: Could he please make public his confidential advice to Pence that the vice... Continue Reading →
From “The Daily” newsletter: One big idea on the news, from the team that brings you “The Daily” podcast. You can sign up for the newsletter here. The idea that America is in decline isn’t new. For decades, academics have warned that partisan gridlock, politicized courts and unfettered lobbying were like dangerous substances — if... Continue Reading →
Repost: The Idea of American Decay
(Downloadable Booklet, source link within content) Skeptical Science New Research for Week #30 2022 Posted on 28 July 2022 by Doug Bostrom, Marc Kodack 51% disgusted, 51% sad From our government and NGO publication section, the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication and George Mason University's Center for Climate Change Communication release an update on attitudes about climate change... Continue Reading →
Climate Change in the American Mind
Ezra Klein and four environmental thinkers discuss the limits of politics in facing down the threat to the planet. Of late, I’ve been obsessing over a single question: What if political systems, in the United States and internationally, fail to curb climate change? It can seem an impolite question, even as it’s the path we’re... Continue Reading →
What if American Democracy Fails the Climate Crisis?
Three things to check out... Sign up to be alerted when these Presidential Actions happen via email. Check out January 27th, Executive Order - Here Check out the Priority page - Here Continued at source... (Whitehouse.gov)
The White House Presidential Actions
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden’s choice to lead the Environmental Protection Agency told lawmakers on Wednesday he will consult with states and other stakeholders as the agency determines how to deliver on the administration’s plans to tackle climate change and clean up pollution hotspots. The comments came during an unusually cordial Senate confirmation... Continue Reading →
Biden’s EPA pick assures lawmakers he will listen to states in climate fight
OUT OF OFFICE, BUT UNDER SCRUTINY: An internal government watchdog is investigating after two former Trump administration officials apparently published papers purporting to be from the White House that promoted climate change skepticism. “After careful consideration, we decided to review this matter further,” the inspector general’s office at the Commerce Department wrote to Sen. Mazie... Continue Reading →
Internal watchdog to probe Trump officials who cast doubt on climate science
Why Climate Change Denial Still Exists In The U.S.
(CNBC - YouTube Link-Back Share) Despite overwhelming scientific evidence, some American politicians continue to deny that climate change exists, while others question the severity of its impact. But public opinion is shifting, and today even oil and gas companies publicly admit that climate change demands action. So why does climate denialism continue to influence U.S.... Continue Reading →
Humility, transparency and urgency are the keys to successfully steering an organization -- big or small -- through the challenges that come your way. Leadership expert Amy C. Edmondson provides clear advice and examples to help any leader rise to the occasion. Source...
How to lead in a crisis…
Resolution submitted to United States to declare a Climate Emergency
Resolution submitted to United States to declare a Climate Emergency by Senator Bernie Sanders and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress that there is a climate emergency which demands a massive-scale mobilization to halt, reverse, and address its consequences and causes.Continued...