Climate Change Caused the Storms. Our Failing Infrastructure Made Them Lethal.
A downed tree in Portland, OR on Jan. 13, 2024.Jenny Kane/AP When snow hit Nashville this January, residents were almost cheerful as they noted the rare occurrence. A local musician posted a video, singing in the snow, with the caption “I thought when we moved South we did not have to worry about snow…too hot…
At Hillary Clinton’s Panel on Sexual Violence, a Clash Over the War in Gaza
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is confronted by protesters on Friday, Feb. 9, at a Columbia University event on sexual violence during armed conflict.Julianne McShane/Mother Jones Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters.“You’re no feminist. You’re a white supremacist!” That’s what a protester had to…
Climate Scientist Michael Mann Awarded $1 Million in Defamation Case
Michael Mann at the “Before the Flood” premiere at Toronto International Film Festival. Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters.This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The high-profile climate scientist Michael Mann has been awarded $1…
What Makes People Willing to “Fight or Die” in an Election?
Mother Jones; John Minchillo/AP Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters.What makes people want to participate in coup attempts like January 6—and fight or die for a politician, even after they lose? With November’s impending election, it’s a timely question for a divided country. California…
Atlanta Keeps Putting Up Roadblocks as Organizers Push to Vote on Cop City
Mother Jones; Miguel Martinez/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/AP Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters.This article is produced as a collaboration between Bolts and Mother Jones. On January 29, two activists locked themselves to construction equipment belonging to the main “Cop City” contractor, shutting down the work site…
Kansas Plans to Phase Out Subminimum Wage for Disabled People
A worker in a sheltered workshop, which often pays people less than subminimum wageTammy Ljungblad/Zuma Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters.On Thursday, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed legislation into law that would start to phase out subminimum wage for disabled people in the state.…