Tag: North America/United States of America
How an ancient irrigation method makes sustainable life possible in the...
Time-proven acequia irrigation systems already in use in New Mexico make it possible for people to thrive in arid regions.
Imagining New York in 2050: How a flood-prone metropolis could win...
Econo-diversity makes cities resilient in times of crisis.
You’ll know an economic and social justice plan is serious if...
A new report on the solidarity economy details how investments in culture can support economic and racial justice.
In Minnesota’s ‘most diverse city,’ schools are addressing the community’s deep...
Educators use the community schools approach to tackle underlying causes of disparities that show up in classrooms.
Why America needs union workers to rebuild the nation’s infrastructure
America has an unprecedented opportunity to harness that skill and passion to build not only better infrastructure but also a stronger, more prosperous country.
How a national infrastructure program would protect Americans from hurricanes
“I don’t subscribe to the idea that infrastructure is just bridges and roads.”
New UN climate report is ‘code red for humanity,’ but joining...
In its first major climate report since 2013, the IPCC offers its starkest warning yet: Serious impacts of global warming are now unavoidable.
Why America needs union workers to drive the success of a...
Only America’s union workers have the skills and passion necessary to deliver historic, top-quality returns on the nation’s infrastructure investments.
How the USDA is failing America’s captive elephants
Performing elephants are denied all that is natural to them and are forced to endure beatings, electric shock, food and water deprivation and intimidation.
Why the U.S. must bolster retraining for workers harmed by unfair...
Relative to the size of its economy, the United States spends far less on worker training programs than many other industrial countries.
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Trump’s alleged $1 billion campaign deal with Big Oil: $110 billion windfall revealed
An investigation into Donald Trump’s alleged quid pro quo offer to oil executives uncovers potential tax savings of $110 billion, raising serious ethical, legal, and environmental concerns.
16 Democrats join GOP to pass controversial Israel Security Assistance Support Act
In a surprising bipartisan move, 16 Democrats break ranks to support a GOP-led bill compelling U.S. military aid to Israel, despite President Biden’s veto threat and significant human rights concerns.
Biden administration moves to reclassify marijuana: A major shift in US drug policy
President Biden’s Department of Justice takes historic steps to reclassify marijuana, aiming to end a ‘failed approach’ and recognize its medical benefits, sparking mixed reactions from lawmakers and advocates.
Florida bans sale and distribution of lab-grown meat throughout state
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis passed a ban on lab-grown meat with similar initiatives being considered in Arizona, Alabama and Tennessee.
Oil companies use paid news media partnerships to protect ‘social license to operate,’ documents...
Content created by the in-house advertising studios of major media is coming under growing scrutiny.