Yearly Archives: 2017
The racism heard round the world
When the neo-fascist National Front is more willing to condemn neo-Nazis than Trump, we have a problem.
The costs of a casual job are now outweighing any pay benefits
The evidence on hourly wage differences leads us to conclude that casual workers are not being adequately compensated for the lack of paid leave, or for other forms of insecurity they face.
Arkema Plant explosion sparks criticism of Trump EPA relaxing chemical safety rules
The unprecedented rain and flooding from Harvey has sparked concerns about the risks of the Gulf Coast's massive petrochemical infrastructure.
Coca Cola is promising $1 million for a healthy replacement to sugar
Coca Cola launched the competition using the crowd-sourcing platform HeroX, and according to their website they are seeking “a naturally sourced, safe, low- or no-calorie compound that creates the taste sensation of sugar when used in beverages.”
Hurricane wars
Wake up folks and understand why many of us suffer unnecessarily.
A beautiful moment of socialism. But now killer capitalism resumes
America at its best is a community of people working together without visions of dollar signs in their eyes.
How Alaska tribes solved their dental health crisis
Dental health therapy takes half the time it takes to train a dentist. And it does what good medicine should: improve public health.
Climate change is making fish smaller
As ocean temperatures climb, many species of fish – tuna among them – likely will shrink.
Climate breakdown
The only way we can mitigate and adapt to climate breakdown is by working together toward the common goals of reducing our carbon footprint.
Labor Day 2017: Working families move closer to paid parental leave
For the nation’s poor working parents, the absence of paid leave is only the visible top of an iceberg of workplace challenges.