A small act of scientific civil disobedience
Big science publications put important peer-reviewed research behind expensive paywalls. But some scientists have found creative ways around them.
Killing as a government service
The USDA’s Wildlife Services program slaughters millions of wild animals every year — including endangered species. It doesn’t have to.
How to develop movement candidates and win rural governing power
In elections, we are facing setbacks locally and more broadly. A bold new experiment in West Virginia offers lessons for long-term success.
End this hidden risk to military families
As we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice, let’s ensure service members and their families are no longer required to relinquish their rights in the name of freedom.
New York City councilman proposes bill to help employees disconnect from work emails after-hours
The right to unplug would help employees draw clear lines and set boundaries in their personal lives.
Comic: The upside of crowded living
What I went through to find a place to live in the fifth most expensive city for renting.
We have the money to fix our food system
Imagine supporting farmers markets, child nutrition, and local agriculture with money we spend on factory farms.
NYT twists stats to insist we need more policing
A position that is, in fact, highly disputed, and worth debunking in detail, since it’s a popular one these days, both in the Times and in other prominent outlets.
No accountability: How the civil justice system fails Black Americans killed by police
Having escaped criminal punishment, police officers who shoot and kill Black Americans are often not held to account by the civil justice system either.
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