Civilization is where it is today, in large part, because of fossil fuels and internal combustion. Ironically, these resources and technology now threaten the quality of life they have provided us in the past. We are all responsible for the problem we face, and we must all do what we can to address it. Repealing fossil fuel tax breaks, loopholes and special financing is the most logical place to start.

The verdict of this Supreme Court case will be the deciding factor for immigrant rights at the state level. Read more and take action today!

While the world marks International Landmine Awareness Day today, Syria has started using these devastating weapons along the borders with Turkey and Lebanon.

Even though the United States largely complies with the Mine Ban Treaty's provisions, it is one of the 37 countries that have yet to join. Take action and write a letter to urge President Obama to join the Mine Ban Treaty.

The House Energy and Commerce Committee has approved legislation that would reverse President Obama’s rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline. Politicians and pundits alike have been promoting the pipeline because there is a lot of profit to be made. However, in order for the project to be approved they have to convince the American people of all of the hollow benefits that the pipeline would provide. Every single one of those benefits is a deception. Let’s take a closer look.

Imagine it. It's your senior year of high school. You and your three best friends in the whole world are in the midst of planning for your futures. One of the most exciting times of your life, right? For Clara and Elissa, definitely. But for Marisela and Yadira, not so much.

The House Energy and Commerce Committee has approved legislation that would reverse President Obama’s rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline. Politicians and pundits alike have been promoting the pipeline because there is a lot of profit to be made. However, in order for the project to be approved they have to convince the American people of all of the hollow benefits that the pipeline would provide. Every single one of those benefits is a deception. Let’s take a closer look.

It lurks in the corners of what used to be a marshy swamp, gobbling up everything else it sees bit by bit. Every year, it comes to the people and demands more-and the people in charge comply. This year, they've given the beast 40% of what we have, even though the people are starving. Supposedly, the beast keeps bad people away, but many think that it just encourages malefactors. What's the name of this beast--part minotaur, part Grendel, part sasquatch? Some (pretty much just me) call it…the Spendagon. *cue dramatic theme music*

What do I mean by the Spendagon? I certainly don't mean the men and women who serve in our armed forces. I don't mean the people who work in DOD. I don't even mean the military contractors and lobbyists who are the primary agents which fuel this never-ending force. The Spendagon is a more ineffable presence than any of these things. It is the military industrial complex as a whole…and more. It is the part of the U.S. political psyche that insists on hegemony, the power of the gun over that of the open hand, and the persistent insistence that bombs and tanks are the only thing that we as a country can produce anymore.