Jason Best
Jason Best is a regular contributor to TakePart who has worked for Gourmet and the Natural Resources Defense Council.
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Supreme Court justices send mixed signals as Boulder climate case reaches argument
A ruling for the oil companies could reach more than two dozen similar climate suits, none of which has gone to trial.
Lawsuits ask courts to bar armed federal agents from polling places before the midterms
New Mexico has already barred them by state law, and the Department of Homeland Security says it has no plans for operations at polls.
Material Insecurity and the Foundations of Democratic Participation
Democratic participation depends on more than voting rights: people also need material security, practical knowledge, social belonging, and a sense of agency that human ecology education can help cultivate.
Workers at six Chicago-area nursing homes set an October 16 strike date
The union says Landmark pays below the industry standard, and the parent company had not responded when the notice was reported.
China? A Rising Imperial Power?
Well, Yes... and Strangely, No