Climate Change
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, and the storm of climate denial
September 8, 2017How many superstorms will it take before the climate deniers - congressional reps and Trump among them - realize the danger they pose?
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Neglected infrastructure and uncontrolled development left Houston vulnerable
August 30, 2017Helter-skelter development in a county with no zoning has left lots of concrete where water doesn't drain and little green space to absorb it.
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Trump promises to help Texas, but sought disaster aid cuts
August 30, 2017Trump wanted to cut the federal budget for disaster relief—the aid that goes to families in distress from disasters like Harvey.
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Fascist violence requires a re-think on strategy and tactics
August 29, 2017In this edition of The People Speak, readers offer their take on strategy and tactics in the fight against fascists, the causes of climate change, and more.
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Leaked climate report reveals the truth Trump won’t accept
August 9, 2017What do federal scientists do when the presidential administration ignores - and actively works against - their climate research? They leak a draft copy of their study before President Trump can hide the results.
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