Everyone: sign this petition for the UN to take control of the removal of fuel rods from the fuel pool at Fukushima #4.

A Republican congresscritter champions the right to fire people for being gay.

An Uruguayan marine who snuck out to Italy when investigated for participation in government torture now faces charges in Italy.

The UK's right-wing parties talk about recovering sovereignty from the EU, but they are eager to surrender sovereignty to businesses through TTIP (This Treaty Is Plutocratic).

British politicians distract attention from the need to reduce CO₂ emissions by debating where to expand airports in the London area.

At least the estuary airport would be self-limiting, since global heating will eventually make it unserviceable.