On Friday, a Texas judge ruled the state’s abortion ban was too restrictive in cases of dangerous pregnancy complications. The judge also ruled doctors must … Freedom vs. Compelled BirthRead more
How ‘Trustless’ Is Bitcoin, Really?
Alyssa Blackburn, a data scientist at Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, has spent several years performing digital detective work with her … How ‘Trustless’ Is Bitcoin, Really?Read more
Moscow’s New Found Independence
The economic war unleashed by the West against Russia has backfired and may bring the country much good, former Wall Street financier Michael Hudson has … Moscow’s New Found IndependenceRead more
Longest Alabama Strike Ends
In Alabama, where hundreds of striking miners are set to return to work Thursday at the Warrior Met Coal company after nearly two years on … Longest Alabama Strike EndsRead more
Disastrous U.S./French Role in Africa
In Niger, leaders of last month’s military coup have appointed a 21-member cabinet as they forge ahead with building a new government. This comes as … Disastrous U.S./French Role in AfricaRead more
Workers Are Systematically Exploited Under Capitalism
In 1865, Karl Marx filled out a questionnaire. We thus know, for example, his favorite color (red), his favorite food (fish), and his favorite names … Workers Are Systematically Exploited Under CapitalismRead more
Climate change breaks plant immune systems
As weeds go, Arabidopsis thaliana is a rather charming specimen. On a spring day, you might see it sprouting from the cracks of a parking … Climate change breaks plant immune systemsRead more
Flint Residents ‘Disgusted’ After Court Throws Out Indictments of Top Officials
Flint residents expressed disappointment and disgust after the Michigan Supreme Court on Tuesday determined former state officials were not indicted properly–yet again delaying accountability for … Flint Residents ‘Disgusted’ After Court Throws Out Indictments of Top OfficialsRead more
Student Debt Relief in Jeopardy
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in two challenges to the Biden administration’s student debt relief plan, which could give tens of millions of … Student Debt Relief in JeopardyRead more
“Big Lie” Vigilantism Is on the Rise. Big Tech Is Failing to Respond
The dummied-up flyer bore the hallmarks of a real WANTED poster. A grainy photo of a woman outside an election office in the suburbs of … “Big Lie” Vigilantism Is on the Rise. Big Tech Is Failing to RespondRead more