Childhood adversity is a ‘cause of causes’ of adult illnesses and mental health problems
This public health hazard that hides in plain sight is childhood adversity: experiences like physical abuse, sexual abuse and neglect.
Gas-backed front group spreads misinformation about costs of electrification
Contrary to the gas industry’s claims, Americans who use heat pumps are likely to spend less on heating compared to those with gas furnaces, according to a recent analysis.
‘Death sentence for untold numbers of civilians’: Biden to permanently seize Afghan assets
"[Biden] says they'll ask a judge to establish a fund for part of the money to be used for humanitarian purposes in Afghanistan—at some point. But the problem is that more than 22 million Afghans are facing starvation today."
After 2 years, progressives need to be a part of the debate around public...
Simply demanding that all measures to protect public health be brought to an end without crafting policies to do this safely is not only selfish but a recipe for further disaster.
Gray wolves regain Endangered Species Act protection
After 45 years of protection under the Endangered Species Act, the federal court ruling "restored wolf protections in the Great Lakes region, West Coast states and southern Rocky Mountains."
‘Enough is enough’: Sanders, Klobuchar unveil bill to slash drug prices in half
"We can no longer tolerate policies that make prescription drugs unaffordable and out of reach—Congress must act."
South Carolina police officer arrested after fatally shooting unarmed man
Dollard was charged with voluntary manslaughter and booked into the Georgetown County Detention Center.
Even this Biden-voting billionaire ignores the full downsides of obscene fortunes
Tax reforms must address willful blindness about the menace of concentrated wealth.
End the pandemic of violence against women
Pandemic-related lockdowns have increased the risk of violence against women and girls. Many governments have made more resources for survivors available as part of their pandemic-relief efforts, but this assistance can do little to prevent future violence without programs to address its root causes.
Unpacking the uproar over the first Black woman Supreme Court nominee
Dr. Judy Lubin of the Center for Urban and Racial Equality explains why it is important to be intentional about dismantling systemic racism in the coming battle to nominate the next Supreme Court justice.









