The Darker Side of Sunblock

The Darker Side of Sunblock

This time of year, sunblock is part of the daily routine for many Americans. Wake up, slather it on, and go outside. For those concerned about the chemicals we put on our bodies, sunblock represents a double-edged sword. On one hand: what kind of chemicals am I...
Crafting a Hobby Lobby Doc Fix

Crafting a Hobby Lobby Doc Fix

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has promised to take action that will counter the Supreme Court’s Hobby Lobby decision. Thanks to that ruling, big employers may deny birth control coverage to the female employees whose health insurance they must provide. In...
Shortchanging Our National Treasures

Shortchanging Our National Treasures

Fabulous vacations don’t come cheap. Hotels often run at least $100 a night, if not higher. Add in airfare, a rental car, and restaurant meals, and a family vacation becomes a privilege for those with the cash to afford them. What’s a more affordable...
A Fracking Boondoggle

A Fracking Boondoggle

A few years ago, Tammy Manning and her family moved to Franklin Forks, Pennsylvania, 10 miles from the New York state border. Unbeknownst to her, energy companies had started ramping up natural gas drilling operations near her home. When WPX Energy opened up two...