Sunday, November 15, 2026

Anxiety, mindfulness and the natural unity of life

Although only now becoming widely known, mindfulness is an ancient technique, shared by Gautama Buddha some 2,500 years ago (but one that may be even older).

What the Oregon Standoff Is Really About

The people occupying a wildlife reserve in eastern Oregon say they’re speaking for ranchers. But a closer look shows they’re associated with movements most people find alienating. If we want to build any solidarity with those living in rural areas, we need to understand the difference.

Expanding Agroforestry Project to help farmers and environment

Eligible farmers will be able to participate in the project, which is funded through the USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities with $60 million of the $3.1 billion in funding going to agroforestry.

‘Corporate media are not observers of the electoral process; they are participants’

And that is a complete misunderstanding of the actual sociology of America.

Three years after the first global school strike, signs of the youth climate movement’s...

Instead of succumbing to the challenges of the past few years, young climate activists are learning to adapt and build on their past actions.

New Mexico cop fired and arrested after killing man with neck restraint

Following the death of Valenzuela, the Las Cruces Police Department immediately prohibited the use of neck restraints in apprehensions.

New Jersey sues five oil companies, alleging decades of ‘concealment’ and ‘public deception’ on...

The New Jersey legal campaign, like the others, seeks compensation from the oil industry for the large and growing destructive cost of the worsening climate crisis.  

Wildfires can reduce biodiversity—can biodiversity be used to reduce wildfires?

A biodiversity experiment in Australia showed animal species can help reduce flammable leaf litter by 24 percent.

Exposing discredited ‘alpha male’ dominance myths driving the worst toxic MAGA Trump masculinity

The crackbrained, suicidal Make America Grim Again carnival impedes the next alpha male wannabee from crawling from the swampy ooze, bellowing toxic masculinity and gaining public office.

Bernie Sanders Leads Effort Supporting Seniors Program

Bernie Sanders is fighting for an increase in funding for the Older Americans Act programs. The increase would be an important step in meeting existing demand.