Mexico contemplates use of GMO corn in animal feed
Mexico is currently the biggest foreign market for U.S. GMO yellow corn.
Can Bernie Sanders be Labeled?
While labels can deepen our understanding of political philosophies, what do the various political labels attached to Bernie Sanders really mean? And should we even fuss about a word or phrase?
Judge: EPA’s approval of bee-killing pesticides violated federal law
A U.S. District Court judge held that the EPA had unlawfully issued 59 pesticide registrations between 2007 and 2012 for a wide variety of agricultural, landscaping and ornamental uses.
California sets new trend by turning sewage into tap water
This decision is not just about technological advancement; it reflects a significant shift in water management strategies.
Biden to Democrats: nominate me, whether you like it or not
Is such leadership representing progressives to the establishment or the other way around?
Teachers are on a tightrope with no safety net
The hybrid model teachers are being thrust into during the pandemic isn’t sustainable without more resources and support.
Oceans in peril as governments stall on promises ahead of UN summit in Nice
With coral bleaching, illegal fishing, and fossil fuel expansion threatening marine ecosystems, global leaders gather in France amid mounting criticism over broken pledges and underfunded protections.
‘Educational arson’: Trump moves to abolish Dept. of Education amid broader attack on public...
We speak to longtime educator Jesse Hagopian about what he calls an “extremist, authoritarian power grab to dismantle public education and enforce ideological conformity.”
Biden administration is ‘rubber stamping’ Oil and gas permits on public land, activists say
“Congress and the Biden administration must resist that pressure and push aggressively to move the nation—and the world—away from planet-destroying fossil fuels.”
Millions lose food aid as Trump’s budget law reshapes SNAP
A new analysis finds 2.5 million fewer people received food assistance within months of enactment, with millions more expected to lose benefits as states adjust to new funding requirements.