How Democrats are ‘unilaterally disarming’ in the redistricting wars

Oregon Democrats had finally secured total control of redistricting for the first time in decades. Then,…

Hungary’s LGBT protests and Juneteenth Day: human rights this fortnight – in pictures

A roundup of the coverage on struggles for human rights and freedoms from China to Colombia…

The pandemic has revived hope that a more sustainable world is possible | Jeremy Caradonna

Economic growth is inextricably linked to the climate crisis, but the past year has taught us…

Medical leaders urge Boris Johnson to bring air pollution below WHO limit

Alliance of doctors and nurses calls for environment bill to include reduction in small particle pollution…

‘Paradise exists!’: Sebastião Salgado’s stunning voyage into Amazônia

The voyage wrecked his knee and almost cost an eye – but it took the Brazilian…

Farm plan poses ‘catastrophic’ threat to Zambian park vital for fruit bats

Conservationists warn of impact on world’s largest mammal migration, key to seed dispersal across Africa Plans…

New EU rules would permit use of most polymers without checks, experts warn

Proposals would allow common plastics to be used despite valid concerns about possible harms, scientists say…

Sanders won’t back infrastructure deal with more gas taxes, electric vehicle fees

Sen. Bernie Sanders said he would not support regressive tax measures. | Win McNamee/Getty Images Sen.…

Iowa poll shows drop in support for Grassley

Sen. Chuck Grassley’s job approval in the poll stood at 45 percent. | Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images…

Graham to Biden: ‘If you want an infrastructure deal of a trillion dollars, it’s there for the taking’

Sen. Lindsey Graham’s comments came as Democrats continue to weigh spending as much as $6 trillion…