James West

New York

Executive Editor at Mother Jones

Executive Editor at Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting

Executive Editor @MotherJones @Reveal

Articles

The Carney Effect

2 weeks ago | midasletter.substack.com | James West

We have a new Prime Minister in Canada. We have chosen the path of enlightened global engagement, as a nation, and the significance of that that, in the current era of intensifying identity politics, should not be underestimated.
New report: Trump administration just got hit with another Signal chat scandal.

3 weeks ago | motherjones.com | James West

On Sunday evening, The New York Times published details of another potentially damning security scandal involving the chat app Signal and discussions of “detailed information about forthcoming strikes in Yemen on March 15″—this time centered on a group chat created by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
We asked you to share protest photos. Wow, you delivered.

3 weeks ago | motherjones.com | James West

This weekend, national protests broke out once again to demand an end to creeping authoritarianism and to defend the rule of law—sparked by the chaotic opening months of the Trump administration, defined by the flouting of judicial authority, executive overreach, and a subservient Congress. You can find a wrap-up of those protests, organized under the banner “50501”—meaning “50 protests, 50 states, 1 day”—here.
Powerful scenes from this weekend’s anti-Trump protests reveal resistance in action.

3 weeks ago | motherjones.com | James West

Protesters across the country once again poured into the streets this weekend for a day of mass action denouncing the Trump administration. It was the second large-scale outpouring this month, following the coordinated “Hands Off” protests. Saturday’s events took place under the banner of “50501”—a grassroots effort aimed at mobilizing “50 protests, 50 states, 1 day,” with over 700 gatherings held in both big cities and small towns nationwide.
Iter Launches Private Sector Engagement Project In Bid To Capitalise On Increased Interest In Nuclear Fusion

2 months ago | nucnet.org | James West |NucNet a.s.b.l

‘Help desk’ to coordinate requests to access documents, connections to experts and technical questions Preparation of the eight sector of the tokamak at Iter, February 2025. Thick cables connect the overhead bridge cranes to the four corners of the upending tool—the sturdy steel cradle that has been designed to raise some of Iter's heaviest components to vertical.
The Trump Files - Mother Jones

Nov 3, 2024 | motherjones.com | Mark Follman |David Corn |Dan Friedman |James West

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Australia / As Politicians Grapple With Energy Policy, Could Nuclear Offer One Way Forward?

Oct 1, 2024 | nucnet.org | James West |NucNet a.s.b.l

The country has unique advantages, but concerns remain about financing and cost With rising energy demand, calls for decarbonisation, and growing concerns over the reliability of renewable energy, Australians are reconsidering their energy strategy. The looming closure of coal plants and the limitations of intermittent renewable sources like solar and wind have sparked renewed interest in nuclear, which proponents say could provide reliable, low-carbon baseload energy for Australia.
There Is Help for People Enduring Distress – DC Journal - InsideSources

Aug 6, 2024 | dcjournal.com | Grant Brenner |James West

With the world watching, Americans on July 13 witnessed the first attempted assassination of a prominent U.S. politician in 43 years. Images broadcast repeatedly have beamed the event directly into our homes and smartphones, transmitting distress and anxiety to millions. This event creates psychological reactions comparable to a major catastrophe in individuals and communities, with the added effect of shaking our sense of stability to its foundations.
This woman drove straight to Milwaukee after watching Trump get shot.

Jul 15, 2024 | motherjones.com | James West

Reneé White, 57, was standing on the bleachers right behind former President Donald Trump in the “tight shot” for the campaign cameras on Saturday afternoon in Butler, Pennsylvania. It was a long day waiting in the baking heat and White, who had traveled from Newland, North Carolina, was decked out in a pale “Tiffany” blue “Mean Tweets” T-shirt and a matching Make America Great Again t-shirt she picked up from Bedminster, Trump’s golf club in New Jersey.
Fox’s Racist, Sexist Attacks on Kamala Aren’t Landing. Yet.

Jul 12, 2024 | motherjones.com | James West |Kat Abughazaleh

These are the classy terms right-wing media has used to caricature Kamala Harris over the last four years. Following President Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance, the possibility of a Kamala takeover has jumped from a fever-dream conspiracy theory on right-wing airwaves to a real possibility, leaving right-wing media scrambling.