Sunday, November 10, 2024

Tag: aggression

What makes American society so violent?

These stories explore how violence permeates different aspects of American society.

Yes to Assertive, No to Aggressive

“We are humans—we have great big brains that are hard-wired for all possible responses, from violent to nonviolent, which makes us the unique species neurologically capable of infinite, illimitable choice. Let’s be wise about it.”

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Researchers discovered everyday black plastic cooking utensils contain harmful flame retardants through current recycling processes.

10 ways to be prepared and grounded if Trump wins

It’s important we squarely face the possibility of a Trump victory and what we’d have to do about it. 

Trump’s chief of staff pick worked as a tobacco lobbyist during 2024 campaign

Susie Wiles, a central figure in Trump’s 2024 campaign, also worked as a registered lobbyist for Swisher International, a major tobacco company, as recently as this year.

It’s raining PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in Miami, study shows

Their findings identified 21 types of PFAS in rainwater across the city, including the now-phased-out PFOS and PFOA compounds as well as newer PFAS varieties still used in manufacturing.

Bernie Sanders blames ‘big money interests’ for Trump’s victory, calls for radical reorientation in...

According to Sanders, the Democratic Party’s reliance on wealthy donors and corporate consultants is pushing working-class voters away.