From the American Energy Society: In 2005, of the 49 state science education standards then in use, 30 states required instruction about anthropogenic climate change, 15 discussed its causes (fossil fuel use, land use, etc.), and four did not mention it.
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Oil Companies and Renewable Energy
From the American Energy Society: In 2018, oil majors invested 1% of their combined budgets on clean energy.
Examining American Patriotism
“A Thought for Today” is a regular feature of Wordsmith.org. Check this out, if you will: Patriotism is pride in a country’s virtues and eager to correct its deficiencies; it also acknowledges the legitimate patriotism of other countries, with their …
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Ridding the United States of “Liberal Breeding Grounds”
Let’s be frank; this guy does have a point: educated people, those who read, write, think, and discuss–in particular, people who learn by questioning what they’re being told, do tend to be liberals. The causation, however, is unclear: does educating …
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Trump vs. the U.S. Constitution
From this article: Discussing the recent police killing of a self-described anti-fascist suspected of fatally shooting a far-right activist in Portland, Oregon, President Donald Trump openly endorsed extrajudicial executions in a Fox News interview Saturday, declaring that “there has to be retribution.”
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Trump, Pandemic, Crime
I used to call Trump’s response to COVID-19 involuntary manslaughter, but it actually does appear like second degree murder at this point, as his motive has become clear. There was nothing negligent about this; it was intentional. He deliberately sent …
Trump Empowered to Abuse His Office, Situation Worsening
From CREW (Citizens for Ethics and Responsibility in Washington): “Louis DeJoy has overseen an attack on the Postal Service and on American democracy itself. Like the henchman of a petty dictator, he appears to be using the government agency he’s …
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Trump Brags About Protecting Murderous Saudi Prince
Perhaps the saddest single element of American life in the 21st Century is that a solid 40% of Americans appear to have no moral values whatsoever. To be a Trump supporter at this point means that you’re OK with a …
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Trump’s Daily Activities
One wonders what Trump does with his time when he’s not tweeting, playing golf, or campaigning for re-election. Now we know. According to his own admission, he’s watching hour upon hour of Fox News. Doesn’t this sound, well, dangerous to …
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2020’s Silver Lining
The year 2020 has been defined by wildfires, the incitement of racial violence, and of course the pandemic, fueled as it is by America’s unique combination of lies and incompetence. Even if COVID-19 were to be brought under control tomorrow, …
