The healthcare system in Cuba
How a tiny island defies U.S. sanctions to lead in healthcare.
May Day was even more important than you think
The mass mobilization on May Day was a show of power—and a dress rehearsal of the tactics it takes to win against an authoritarian regime.
How human ecology shapes social democracy
Human ecology offers a framework for understanding how social systems in Nordic countries and New York shape participation, trust, and collective well-being.
Massive Kaiser strike exposes deepening conflict over staffing, care, and corporate priorities
More than 31,000 nurses and healthcare workers walk off the job amid claims of unsafe conditions and stalled negotiations.
10 good things that happened in 2025
Let's look back on 2025 as the year movements for peace and justice freed political prisoners, slowed the war machine, and helped turn the public against endless wars.
The US-China tech race, resource wars, and the cost of militarization
Over the past decade, a steady and well-funded campaign has convinced the general public that China is the greatest threat to the safety and security of the American people.
Nuclear-powered rocket could be no small anomaly
Pursuing use of nuclear propulsion in space has been a NASA aim for many years—indeed, going back to the 1960s.
Agriculture’s toll: Bird populations shrinking faster than ever in North America
A study reveals that the pace of loss has quickened significantly over the last three decades, particularly in regions dominated by intensive agriculture.
Maryland moves to ban grocery surveillance pricing as algorithmic price discrimination spreads
Maryland’s first-in-the-nation grocery pricing law targets the use of personal data to raise food costs, but consumer advocates warn industry-backed loopholes could limit its impact as algorithmic pricing spreads.
Is the DNC giving Kamala Harris a Boost for 2028?
Scant attention has focused on how hiding the autopsy provides an assist to Kamala Harris, who currently leads in polling of Democrats for the party’s 2028 nomination.