New York becomes third state to ban the pesticide chlorpyrifos
This move could help protect children, agricultural workers, and the environment.
Voters demand Biden take action to address ‘national crisis’ of rising housing costs
"Biden must take it upon himself to use his executive authority in order to assist those who need it the most, or we will not only have a cost-of-housing crisis in this country, but a major homelessness crisis as well."
Police Taser causes man to burst into flames
Although the officers were not wearing body cameras, Chief Darling confirmed that surveillance cameras recorded part of the incident.
The lab mouse paradox: Why science still depends on animals who don’t represent us
Despite significant advances in human-based research, millions of mice and rats are still used in U.S. laboratories each year—at immense ethical and scientific cost.
EPA reverses decision to delay Obama-era pollution regulation after 15 states sue
The rule will go into effect as planned on October 1, rather than being delayed by a year.
Trump says he is in ‘deciding mode’ on destroying Iran
The Pentagon's own death count is undercounting US troops killed in the seven-month war, the Washington Post has reported.
Ten problems with Biden’s foreign policy – and one solution
Biden should jettison the worst of Obama’s and Trump’s policies, and instead pick the best of them.
US Jews to Trump: Stop using antisemitism charges to repress dissent and undermine liberty
Thankfully, this consortium of thoughtful Jewish organizations has countered this travesty with a united effort and lucid arguments.
US Senate confirms Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court
Jackson will become the first Black woman and public defender to serve in 233 years.
EPA proposes ‘strongest ever’ standards for keeping coal plant pollution out of U.S. waterways
“The coal industry has benefited from lax pollution controls for decades, and we are pleased that the EPA is finally requiring the industry to stop dumping toxic pollutants into our waterways.”