God Bless Nurses — And Please Hurry!

| May 15, 2024 | Economy / Business|Environment / Health|HP SubfeaturedEvery religion prioritizes care for the needy. Christianity’s Benedictine Rule, for example, puts care of the sick atop the moral order — “above and before every other duty.” Really? Even above the holy Wall Street mandate that medical and insurance conglomerates must...

The Beginning of the End of Cannabis Prohibition

| May 8, 2024 | Economy / Business|Editors Picks|Environment / Health|HP Subfeatured|Rights / DemocracyFor the first time in its history, the Justice Department is calling for a change in the federal legal status of cannabis — which is currently classified as one of America’s most dangerous drugs. The Attorney General’s office recently confirmed that it’s circulating a...

Fund Transit, Not Highways

| Apr 24, 2024 | Economy / Business|Environment / Health|HP SubfeaturedIn cities and in rural areas, in red states and blue states, most residents want cleaner and more connected communities. Public transit — including trains, buses, and dial-a-ride services — and accessible walking and bike routes give us healthy, clean, and affordable...

Still Can’t Afford an EV? Here’s Why

| Apr 17, 2024 | Economy / Business|Environment / Health|HP SubfeaturedIt might seem like there’s never been a better time to buy an electric vehicle. If you go by the headlines, you might be forgiven for thinking you can afford to upgrade your old gas-guzzling sedan with a sleek new zero-emissions EV. And if you can’t, government...

Last Year, You Spent More Than a Month’s Rent on Pentagon Contractors

| Apr 10, 2024 | Economy / Business|Environment / Health|HP Featured|Peace / Security|Rights / DemocracyEver wonder where your taxes go? Each year, the Institute for Policy Studies releases a tax receipt so you can find out. One item always stands out: the Pentagon — and the contractors who profit off it. In 2023, the average taxpayer spent $2,974 on the Pentagon. Of...

State-Level Marijuana Legalization Has Been a Stunning Success

| Mar 28, 2024 | Economy / Business|Environment / Health|HP Subfeatured|Peace / Security|Rights / DemocracyIt’s been over a decade since Colorado and Washington became the first two states to legalize marijuana for adults. With the benefit of hindsight, it’s fair to ask: Has this policy been successful? Absolutely. A policy of legalization, regulation, and education is...