Archives for January 2023

A web of environmental groups is stepping up the campaign to persuade states and local communities to switch to all-electric energy. Green groups are working successfully to ban gas stoves and other gas appliances in communities throughout the U.S. … [Read more...] about They’s cooking with…anything but gas: Green groups align to push all-electric stoves

As Joe Biden contemplated his next move in 2017 after decades in government, he considered a familiar path - creating a Washington-based think tank to focus on international affairs and diplomacy. It proved an easy sell and a lucrative one, too. … [Read more...] about Classified docs probe pushes Biden think tank into spotlight

The National Prayer Breakfast, one of the most visible and long-standing events that brings religion and politics together in Washington, is splitting from the private religious group that had overseen it for decades, due to concerns the gathering had become too divisive. … [Read more...] about Concerns over prayer breakfast lead Congress to take it over

The marijuana legalization movement in Thailand that attracted worldwide interest could be snuffed out if anti-cannabis opposition politicians win elections for parliament and prime minister -- possibly as early as May. … [Read more...] about Thai stuck? Cannabis market faces political uncertainty in Thailand