Why is a dump for Hurricane Harvey debris next to an African American community?
“It is appalling what is going on in that community."
The Palestine exception to campus free speech
“Solidarity is the kind of presence that costs you something.”
Je Suis Istanbul
We should not need to share a culture, skin color, religion, or system of government with another human being to mourn their loss.
Unsealed court documents suggest collusion between Monsanto, EPA to pollute science
The wide range of potential health effects – and researchers' calls for additional study of them – points to the many unknowns and possible risks regarding the safety of glyphosate.
Taiwan Bans GMOs in Schools, Mandates Strict Label Laws
Taiwan has banned schools across the nation from serving GMOs to students, citing health and safety concerns. Mandatory labeling of GMOs is also required on all food products that contain 3 percent or more GMOs.
Oregon and Washington join 20 countries to phase out coal by 2030
"Phasing out coal power is good news for the climate, for our health and for our kids."
Former officer sentenced to 20yrs in prison for killing unarmed man
“Officers who violate anyone’s rights also violate their oaths of honor, and they tarnish the names of the vast majority of officers, who do incredible work."
In the shadow of the classroom: the rising tide of harassment facing Palestinian students...
A harrowing inside look at the escalating tensions within American grade schools, where Palestinian and Muslim students grapple with a distressing wave of harassment, intimidation, and the struggle for identity amidst conflict.
Massive Victory for 7 Kids in Climate Change Lawsuit in Washington State
Related cases brought by youth to protect the atmosphere are pending before other U.S. courts in the federal district court in Oregon and in the state courts of North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Massachusetts and Oregon.
Hunger crisis amid prosperity: 44 million Americans face food insecurity despite soaring GDP
The juxtaposition of America's economic growth reports and the reality of widespread food insecurity shows an immediate need for a more inclusive approach to measuring prosperity.