This long-form review of Paul Bierman’s When the Ice Is Gone explores how Greenland’s past melt events reveal climate risks today—and what the book does and does not tell us about the path forward.
Posts published in April 2025
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has filed a federal lawsuit after President Trump removed three of its board members. The suit argues the dismissals defy statutory limits and raise serious questions about executive authority over independent agencies.
Twenty-six states filed suit against the Trump administration for abruptly terminating AmeriCorps grants and halting national service programs. The lawsuit alleges violations of federal law and executive overreach.
A federal appeals court is weighing whether the Trump administration can use the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan immigrants accused of gang ties without meaningful due process.
Federal judges in Oregon recently halted two BLM timber projects, reaffirming that agencies must fully comply with the Northwest Forest Plan’s environmental safeguards. The rulings come as the U.S. Forest Service proposes major amendments to the Plan, raising new debates about the future of old-growth forests and adaptive management strategies.
Twelve states, led by Oregon, Arizona, and Colorado, have filed suit in the U.S. Court of International Trade, claiming that President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs are unconstitutional and economically damaging.
The Ninth Circuit denied a federal motion to halt a district court injunction preserving Temporary Protected Status for thousands of migrants. The ruling keeps in place legal protections challenged by the Trump administration and raises key questions about executive authority over immigration policy.
California Sues Trump Administration Over 2025 Tariffs, Citing Economic Harm and Executive Overreach
California Sues Trump Administration Over 2025 Tariffs, Citing Economic Harm and Executive Overreach
California filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging 2025 tariffs imposed through executive orders. Officials argue the duties harm jobs, consumers, and violate trade law.
The Justice Department has asked the D.C. Circuit to halt a contempt finding issued after Venezuelan deportations took place despite a federal court order. The judge concluded there was probable cause for criminal contempt. DOJ argues the order was improper and risks disrupting immigration enforcement under Trump’s March 2025 Alien Enemies Act proclamation.