Ahmaud Arbery’s killers convicted of federal hate crime and kidnapping charges
“Although we welcome the jury’s verdict, the only acceptable outcome in this matter would have been Mr. Arbery returning safely to his loved ones two years ago."
‘Stand your ground’ laws linked to 11% spike in US gun homicides: study
Researchers say the state-level laws "should be reconsidered to prevent unnecessary violent deaths."
How nanoplastics enter the human body
If you regularly drink water from plastic bottles, you’re likely ingesting even more plastic than the average consumer.
Bob Dylan and the Ukraine crisis
In recent days, media coverage of a possible summit between Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin has taken on almost wistful qualities, as though the horsemen of the apocalypse are already out of the barn.
How does the majority rule without a functional majority? Or defeat the tyranny of...
Majority rule is both a rational philosophy, honoring the universality of human dignity, plus the core western political value for decision-making.
From the kingpins of private equity, a new dagger to democracy
Profit maximizing in the newspaper industry is corroding the knowledge base that sustains government by the people.
Biden admin pauses permits for new fossil fuel projects
Environmental groups praised the Biden administration for halting new leases and permits while the court battle plays out, but expressed concern about how it would ultimately resolve.
Fossil fuel giants seek billions from European countries under secretive treaty
"It is literally insane that the global fossil fuel phase-out is being actively sabotaged by antiquated treaties and corporate greed," said one critic.
Bringing back large mammals boosts restoration of entire ecosystems: Study
A new study that looks at global opportunities for the restoration, reintroduction and rewilding of large mammals across the world’s terrestrial ecoregions found that just 15% of the world’s land area supports intact large mammal assemblages.
Former Minneapolis cop sentenced to prison after fatal shooting
“There is no cause for celebration: no one has won. We all have lost, none more than Daunte Wright and the people who love him."