President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela officially cut off dipomatic ties with the U.S. government on Wednesday—and gave American diplomats 72 hours to leave the country—in response to President Donald Trump declaring formal recognition of an opposition lawmaker as the “Interim President” of Venezuela, despite not being elected by the nation’s people for that position. “They … Continue reading "Fears of US-Backed 'Coup' in Motion as Trump Recognizes Venezuela Opposition Lawmaker as 'Interim President'"

Congratulations are in order for Louise Roe and husband Mackenzie Hunkin, who welcomed their first child together on January 11th—and it’s a girl! The 35-year-old British blogger/presenter and new mom shared the news on Sunday in a sweet Instagram post, writing, “The last few days have been a life-changing whirlwind and the best of my … Continue reading "Louise Roe Gives Birth to Baby Girl—Find Out Her Adorable Name"

Rather than saving the Arctic from climate change, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday that the melting polar region should be seen as an opening for the northern hemisphere.  Pompeo’s comments came during a speech to a meeting of the Arctic Council, a group of seven countries—Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden, … Continue reading "Pompeo Cheers 'Opportunity' in Arctic From Climate Change as America Blocks Resolution Language"

Tomorrow, as Donald Trump proceeds with his state visit, I’ll be part of a team of people babysitting our Trump Baby blimp as he soars through the skies of London. Last year Trump Baby joined 250,000 people on the streets of London with a further 150,000 people around the UK to protest his visit. Upon … Continue reading "We’re Flying the Trump Baby Blimp Again—Because the US President Doesn’t Deserve Our Respect"

Freeman received the life achievement award at the ceremony this year for his work in film, in addition to his humanitarian accomplishments. His Electric Company costar Rita Moreno, who is an EGOT winner, presented him the honor, which Freeman presented to her back in 2013. “Morgan is more than just an actor, producer humanitarian—this man … Continue reading "Who Was Morgan Freeman Calling Out During His SAG Life Achievement Award Speech?"

The head of the world’s largest trade union confederation has told workers in Australia—even as many mining members clamor for job security in the country’s polluting coal mining industry—that it is time for workers around the world to band together in order to demand a renewable energy transition that puts labor rights at the forefront … Continue reading "Backing Just Transition for Workers, International Union Leader Says, 'No Jobs on a Dead Planet'"

Amid outrage this week over President Donald Trump’s racist rhetoric and policies regarding asylum seekers and immigrants, critics expressed shock on Friday over two viral videos of the president meeting with several refugees from all over the world in the Oval Office. One observer on social media accused Trump of displaying a “sociopathic inability to … Continue reading "WATCH: Amid Extreme Anti-Refugee Push, Trump Displays Neither Interest Nor Knowledge of Asylum Seekers' Plight in Oval Office Meeting"

which includes other far-right parties such as France’s National Front (FN) and Alternative for Germany (AfD). Beyond Europe, efforts to unify right-wing populists have spanned the globe. Former White House aide Steve Bannon, for example, dreams of creating a united  Click Here: liverpool mens jersey Proponents of 20th-c  does not concern itself with social welfare. … Continue reading "Trump's Brand of Fascism Is Distinct But No Less Dangerous Than Last Century's Fascism"