In a 6‒3 decision, the United States Supreme Court ruled on June 30 against the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, report Malik Miah and Barry Sheppard.
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The ‘major questions doctrine’: The US Supreme Court blunts the EPA
The United States Supreme Court has been frantically busy of late, striking down law and legislation with an almost crazed, ideological enthusiasm, writes Binoy Kampmark.
Robodebt 2.0: Labor moves to hit the unemployed for debts caused by system failures
The Labor government is pushing ahead with a new debt-collecting system and a new points-based system, despite welfare groups advising that both will inflict harm on job seekers. Paul Gregoire reports.
Vale Phil Sutton (1951-2022): a unique radical
Phil Sutton liked to define the big picture goals and “backcast”, instead of forecast, what would be needed to get there from here. Ben Courtice reflects on his contribution to the climate change movement.
Bring Julian Assange home, protesters say on his birthday
Supporters of free speech and whistleblowers gathered outside the Tasmanian Parliament to mark Julian Assange’s birthday. Jo Errey reports.
Thousands march through Sydney in solidarity with US abortion rights defence campaign
Thousands rallied and marched on July 2 in solidarity with the United States campaign to defend abortion rights after the Supreme Court overturned the historic Roe v Wade ruling.
NATO, the US and the threat of war on two fronts
The NATO Summit has just ended in Madrid and the danger of a global war has become greater. William Briggs argues that NATO’s 2022 Strategic Concept takes us to a future where the unthinkable is being considered.
Teachers march for their rights in regional NSW
Teachers demanded better pay and conditions at state-wide rally, describing their workload as "beyond unsustainable", reports Niko Leka.
Abortion is health care: Thousands march in solidarity with US, for greater access in Australia
Thousands of people marched rallied and marched around Australia on July 1 and 2 in solidarity with the United States campaign to defend abortion rights. Kerry Smith reports.
How war crimes went unpunished and a publisher became the criminal
Kamala Emanuel reviews Nils Melzer's highly readable book that offers a wealth of information on the ongoing persecution and torture of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange.
Abortion is health care: Thousands march in solidarity with US, for greater access in Australia
Thousands of people marched rallied and marched around Australia on July 1 and 2 in solidarity with the United States campaign to defend abortion rights. Kerry Smith reports.
How war crimes went unpunished and a publisher became the criminal
Kamala Emanuel reviews Nils Melzer's highly readable book that offers a wealth of information on the ongoing persecution and torture of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange.