‘We won’: Environmental activists claim victory after Detroit incinerator closes
Citing poor air quality and environmental racism, residents of the majority Black neighborhood surrounding the plant had long fought for its closure.
Former VA doctor indicted on multiple civil rights charges
If convicted, Dr. Jonathan Yates faces a statutory maximum sentence of life in prison.
How Intellectual Property Rules Help the Rich and Hurt the Poor
While the future may actually be one of continually rising inequality, it is important to realize that technology is not the culprit.
Dr. Atul Gawande: Hundreds of thousands have already died since Trump closed USAID
“We’re seeing early deaths, like the malnutrition cases, and then we’ll see the wave that’s more to come.”
Sen. Cory Booker just introduced a bill that could legalize marijuana nationwide
Booker will face stiff opposition in Congress, where most members remain publicly opposed to legalization.
Death. Readiness is all
If it were better understood dying would no longer be dreaded as it so often is.
The police officers helping undocumented immigrants feel safe
In Greensboro, North Carolina, building trust among undocumented residents and local police has been the first step toward supporting the vulnerable in their community.
Glyphosate Found in Urine of 93 percent of Americans Tested
Glyphosate-containing herbicides are sold under trademarks such as Monsanto’s Roundup.
Medicare for all can reshape the ‘art of the possible’
Dollar by dollar, life by life, public health insurance must be defended and expanded until it is available to everyone.
Monsanto to pay $2.1 billion in Roundup herbicide lawsuit filed in Georgia
This is the latest court battle Monsanto has faced over its herbicide.