How America’s ego could save the planet
We need some of America’s ego now, just like 60 years ago, when the Soviet accomplishments in space drove us toward a singular world-changing goal.
How to save $23 trillion per year: 100% renewable energy for the world
Political obstacles would make this plan difficult to implement, but a solution to global warming is technically and economically feasible.
Anti-fracking movement alarmed at Trump’s focus on fossil fuels
Resistance against fracking is growing, and the results of Trump’s support remain to be seen.
Chicago greets the new year with violence
These frequent bursts of deadly violence in Chicago have brought stories of personal tragedy and struggle to national attention.
Girding for the education fight ahead
“If progressive education … is to be effective over the next several years, it will have to focus strategically on statehouses, school boards, city councils, and mayoral races.”
New infographic shows how only 10 companies control every brand we know
Regardless of what the companies claim, the Big 10 do have the power and resources to address hunger and poverty within their supply chains.
The worst pipeline spills in the last 10 years
Pipeline accidents happen and they are multi-million dollar investment projects which further lock us into years, even decades, of fossil fuel extraction and emissions.
Noam Chomsky: With Trump election, we are now facing threats to the survival of...
“The threats and dangers are very real.”
Will Obama’s offshore drilling ban be Trumped?
What can a new president and a new congress do?
This small town refused to settle for Wal-Mart when its last local grocery store...
After four years without an independent grocery store, the residents of Iola, Kansas, found a way to bring one back.