Climate change has forced candidates for governor in several states to confront growing voter anxiety about the issue in their final debates. In the wake of Hurricane Michael and toxic algae blooms, Florida’s gubernatorial candidates Republican Ron DeSantis and Democrat Andrew Gillum continue to spar over climate in one of the country’s most high-profile contests. […]
Regan Jameson
Regan Jameson is an editorial intern at The American Prospect.
Posted inAmerica and the World
Climate Change Report Calls for Immediate Action
In early October, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) got the world’s attention with a new report, outlining what may happen if the Earth heats up just a few degrees. Every passing year of inaction jeopardizes life on the planet. For the IPCC that means that keeping temperature increases in check is key to […]
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Millennial Lawmakers: Now Is the Time to Run for Office
Remember I’m the one that went from being pepper-sprayed and tear-gassed, to being sworn in, I remember needing capital for an office, now my office is in the capital— Best thing about how we did it— Grassroots is all natural! That’s Missouri State Representative Bruce Franks Jr.’s rap about his journey from protester to lawmaker. […]
Posted inLaw and Justice
Thursday’s Anti-Kavanaugh March
Sexual-assault survivors and protesters demonstrated in front of the Supreme Court against Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination.