G20 countries previously agreed to transition away from fossil fuels, but the pledges they are now writing omit that crucial point.

If we don't do this, and fast, the mayhem of the early stages of global heating disaster will create what is euphemistically called "unrest" all around the world. People who can't peacefully find safe places to live or safe food to eat are likely to turn to violence before they die, and climate mayhem will dump plenty of people into that situation -- and new ones every year.

In 1971, plutocratist extremist Lewis Powell proposed that the American business community use political power "aggressively and with determination — without embarrassment and without the reluctance." Nixon started this plan, and it has been gradually corrupting the US government ever since.

A fanatical Christian group is recruiting poll workers ready to try to rig the election for Jesus.

If the wrecker doesn't actually win, they will dogmatically declare that "fraud" and try to declare him the winner despite the votes.

US citizens: call on Congress to pass the Debt Ceiling Reform Act, which would deny Republican extremists the power to hold most federal spending hostage to demand passage of harmful laws.

If you phone, please spread the word! Main Switchboard: +1-202-224-3121

Greg Palast: Texas Republicans are threatening to jail Houston's election officials for facilitating voter registration.

They fear that the Democrats will win Texas if disprivileged groups find it easy to vote.