Why the Farm Bill May Be the Highest-Stakes Climate Fight Flying Below the Radar
Major climate and conservation gains hang in the balance as Congress reauthorizes the expiring farm bill; passing strong legislation that builds on historic investments from the Inflation Reduction Act is critical for the United States to lead the world on climate-smart agriculture and meet national land conservation goals.
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Nearly 15 Million Veterans and Their Family Members Could Be Harmed by Default
New analysis shows that millions of veterans may experience delays in receiving their pensions, disability compensation, educational allowances, or health care if Congress doesn’t raise, suspend, or eliminate the debt ceiling.
Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA: Legal Standing and the Impact on Abortion Access
In Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA, the judges’ lack of adherence to basic legal norms such as legal standing highlights the politicization of the judiciary.
As the U.S. Department of Education prepares to publish its final gainful employment rule, learn more about the history of this key consumer safeguard meant to eliminate the worst actors before multitudes of students fall prey to poor practices.
White House Must Take More Action To Address AI Concerns
As the White House convenes American artificial intelligence (AI) companies, the AI industry and the president must act now to address the challenges and opportunities of AI.
To Defend Democracy, the U.S. Must Hold Both Friends and Foes Accountable
Democratic backsliding among U.S. allies such as Israel, India, and Mexico starkly illustrates the challenge for the United States’ foreign policy agenda.
The Summit for Democracy Highlights Need for Global Leaders to Address Tech Harms
We cannot expect technology companies to protect democracies if they do not integrate democratic values such as transparency, pluralism, protections against harm, and accountability into the fabric of their operations and governance.
