The Democrat Who Defied The Trump Wave
Chris Deluzio keeps winning a Republican district in the nation’s most pivotal swing state — could he point the way forward for his floundering party?
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BONUS: Chris Deluzio In His Own Words
A deep dive with the young Pennsylvania representative whose populist economic message is beating the political odds.
Biden Boosts AI Despite Energy Dept. Warning
Just before the president’s executive order, his own administration sounded the alarm about data centers’ energy consumption, water use, and emissions.
We Will All Be Paying For L.A.’s Wildfires
Los Angeles’ wildfires and an industry-tied insurance regulator may prove a tipping point for the country’s faltering financial safety net.
Drug Commercials Aren’t Just Annoying — They’re Costing You Money
While proponents claim direct-to-consumer drug ads educate consumers, critics say that mass-market misinformation is costing patients and taxpayers alike.
How To End This Disaster Movie
We get to decide whether the L.A. fires are a wake-up call or a funeral pyre.
YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Biden’s Grand Finale
Biden drills down on offshore drilling, credit scores get healthier, social security gets a hand, and sketchy mortgage lenders are locked out.
The Architects Of L.A.’s Wildfire Devastation
Developers and real estate interests crushed efforts to limit development in high-wildfire-risk areas — including in L.A. neighborhoods now in ashes.
The L.A. Fires And The Uninsurable Earth (Part 1)
The urban inferno is a warning about America’s future — if we do not combat the climate crisis and adapt to its threats.
How Big Oil Hindered The Fight Against L.A.’s Wildfires
California’s oil and gas companies avoided paying billions of dollars in taxes that could have been used to fight the inferno.