Monthly Archives: October 2021
Why America needs a national program of paid sick and family leave
America remains the only major industrialized country without a universal paid leave program.
First major Second Amendment case before the Supreme Court in over a decade could...
The ruling will underscore the significance of their presence on the court.
The least sympathetic people in the entire world?
They just may be the super rich who’ve bought mega-million condos in midtown Manhattan’s now infamous needle towers.
How to turn off the tap on plastic waste
Erica Cirino’s new book, Thicker Than Water, examines the plastic pollution crisis — and its solutions — from oilfield to landfill.
Why the far right’s use of nonviolent action should be questioned
Research shows why right-wing actors trying to reap the tactical benefits of nonviolent action often fail to meet its standards.
Price spikes puncture fracking’s promise to keep natural gas prices low
After a decade spent stoking demand for “abundant” natural gas, the U.S. now sits more exposed than ever to the fossil fuel’s wild price swings. Oil and gas advocates want you to blame wind and solar energy.
Never having to say you’re sorry
No accountability and no apologies...
Ticking time bombs: California oil spill spurs new calls to ban offshore oil drilling
“It’s time to shut them down.”
Improve democracy: Close the college
Attempts to fix this have been made from time to time, but never garnered enough votes to mount a successful fix to this fundamental flaw.
Better family planning can improve public health, inequality and the environment
Smaller, more sustainable families would create massive long-term savings and catalyze sustainable development.