Monday, September 14, 2026

Where are the men?

No more bystander boys in the post-Roe era.

Successful tool lending libraries force us to rethink what the public is willing to...

Spawned in the wake of World War II, tool libraries lend implements and devices and provide practical guidance to community members who can’t afford to own or store their own tools.

Life without limits: The delusions of technological fundamentalism

Playing god got us into this trouble and more of the same won't get us out.

Dick’s Sporting Goods pulls assault weapons off its shelves and takes stance on gun...

"If the kids in Parkland are being brave enough to stand up and do this, we can be brave enough to stand up with them."

Progressive Briefing for Tuesday, October 2

Amazon adopts $15 minimum wage, California bans animal-tested cosmetics and becomes first state to require women on corporate boards, and more.

Infographic: This is how much equality a $30 trillion inheritance can buy

What it means to be an heir in the U.S., and a few big ideas on how to use the largest intergenerational wealth transfer ever.

Watch: With gun control measures held up in congress, ‘Gut Punch’ psa shows children...

A new PSA released Wednesday by the non-profit group Sandy Hook Promise showcases the reality children face as they head back to...

Why activism needs to be part of any meaningful climate education

Simply teaching kids about the science of the climate crisis isn’t enough. To prevent feelings of disempowerment, they need to see how they can make a meaningful impact.

Internet security made insecure

The entire system has become nuts.  Let’s go back to using secret words and codes by email.  And if really necessary, voice verification.  But don’t continue to insist on cods by telephone.  It’s inefficient and ineffective.

Eight ways to strengthen our democracy beyond voting

The strength of our civic life depends on what we do outside elections.