Trump’s Already Rewarding Fossil Fuel CEOs. That’s Not Good for Consumers or the Planet.

| Nov 26, 2024 | Economy / Business|Environment / Health|HP FeaturedDuring his campaign, Donald Trump publicly promised to reward oil and gas executives handsomely in exchange for funding his campaign. Within weeks of winning the election, he’s making good on his promise by tapping oil and gas executive Chris Wright to lead the...

Most of Us Will Be Disabled Eventually. We Need Real Disability Benefits.

| Nov 13, 2024 | Environment / Health|HP Subfeatured|Rights / DemocracyLife can be challenging even when you’re born into the best of circumstances. When you’re born with a serious disability and into poverty, it can be even harder. But there are policy choices that could make life a little easier for millions of Americans like me — and...

Climate Can’t Be Ignored This Election

| Oct 23, 2024 | Environment / Health|HP FeaturedRoswell, New Mexico isn’t the kind of place you’d expect to find underwater, but that’s exactly what happened this October. Record-breaking rains overwhelmed the desert town, turning streets into rivers and leaving at least two residents dead, with hundreds more...

Warped Government Priorities Make Climate Disasters Worse

| Oct 16, 2024 | Economy / Business|Environment / Health|HP Featured|Peace / Security|Rights / DemocracyThis year’s hurricane season has been devastating. Hurricane Helene left a trail of wreckage across the Southeast and Appalachia, where over 230 people have died so far. Barely two weeks later, Milton slammed into Florida, killing dozens more, destroying homes, and...

There’s a Looming Care Crisis In Our Country. Our Safety Net Isn’t Ready.

| Oct 8, 2024 | Economy / Business|Environment / Health|HP Subfeatured|Rights / DemocracyMy mom had a successful career, earned a good salary, and banked a healthy pension. She set me up to chase my own American dream. I got a great job and purchased my first house at 30. But no matter how successful we are, we can all fall victim to this country’s ailing...

Who’s Really a ‘Populist’? Henry Wallace Set the Standard

| | Economy / Business|Environment / Health|Food / Farming|HP Subfeatured|Peace / Security|Rights / DemocracyToday, politicians on both sides of the aisle like to compete for the “populist” label. They would do well to consider the example of a real populist — Henry A. Wallace. Throughout his career, Wallace championed bold, progressive policies that put the “common man”...