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The Paris Pact Might Save The Climate From Trump

Last week I discussed how climate hawks could fight the environmental assault coming from the incoming Trump administration. One avenue requires help from other countries, who might threaten to slap carbon tariffs on the U.S. if Trump withdrew from the global Paris...

The Climate Is In Deep Trouble. Here's How to Fight Back.

Last week, the hot debate in progressive circles was how a carbon tax should be properly constructed. No more. Donald Trump is planning a massive assault on President Obama's climate protection legacy. He as tapped climate science denier Myron Ebell to head the EPA...

DNC Race Is On Rep. Keith Ellison formally enters race for DNC chair. The Hill: "The Minnesota Democrat begins his pursuit of the chairmanship with the support of liberal icon Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and progressive grassroots groups, as well as Senate Democratic...

Five Reasons For Liberals To Have Hope

To help us through these dark days, over at Politico I offered "Five Reasons For Liberals To Have Hope." I'll excerpt it here: 1. Most Americans Did Not Want Donald Trump to be President Trump ran second in the popular vote at 47.5 percent as of Wednesday morning, a...

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