The terrorism of politicized religious zealots – where the ‘sacred’ end justifies ‘absolutist’ means
When absolutes wither, so would the politicized weaponization of “faith alone” that rejects compromise or demonizes dissenters as sinful.
How decision-making is affected by social conformity
Despite the rise of social media and digital influence, studies suggest that our tendency to conform socially remains unchanged—though brain imaging reveals surprising links between conformity, decision-making, and the orbitofrontal cortex.
Searching for peace in a troubled world
It sounds like a platitude, but it’s the simple and urgent truth: we must learn to live peacefully together.
The calm before the storm? What is it, how long will it last?
Are we Americans in the calm before a storm? What lies ahead for the people of this country?
Private security firm accused of working illegally to protect oil and gas pipelines in...
Leighton, which is based in Texas, has also been accused of operating without a license in North Dakota, Michigan, Iowa, and Ohio.
What can we do about climate change?
What people who are interested in action against climate change might do is vocalize the threat against the wealthy should climate change ruin our civilization.
Los Angeles changes Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day
“This gesture of replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day is a very small step in apologizing and in making amends.”
More than just talk: How American progressives are working for change
History teaches that progress takes time, those standing on the sidelines making unrealistic demands and criticizing those doing the work are only slowing it down.
FDA’s war on kratom could worsen opioid crisis
Some scientists and advocates of kratom believe the drug is safer than opioid drugs sold in pharmacies and can help fight the pains and symptoms of opioid withdrawal.
Glyphosate remains on shelves despite EPA admitting Trump-era review was faulty
“We will ask the court to deny this extraordinary request to paper over glyphosate’s ecological harms only to approve it anyway down the road. Time to face the music, not run and hide.”