Environment and Health
Naked Fossil Fuel Corruption
While states are trying to hold Big Oil accountable for climate disasters, some fossil fuel-funded lawmakers in Congress are trying to shield them.
This Deadly Heat Wave Has a Culprit
As people die in this heat, it’s time to kick the fossil fuel industry out of our politics.
Think Medicaid Cuts Won’t Affect You? My Story Says Otherwise.
Paltry reimbursement rates have created a crisis in pediatric care that could have cost me my life. I worry other kids won’t be as lucky.
This July 4, Celebrate the Idea That the People Are Supposed to Be in Charge
As we celebrate our country’s 250th birthday, the most patriotic thing we can do is remember whose hands this country is supposed to be in: ours.
ICE: The Mental Health Emergency We Can No Longer Ignore
Anti-immigrant policies are fanning the flames of a youth mental health crisis. Here’s how governments can respond.
Trump Is Forcing Coal Pollution on Consumers and Communities
The president’s unilateral moves on coal are exposing more Americans to toxic mercury pollution.
Don’t Expect Cheap Gas Anytime Soon
The Iran War has cost Americans nearly $50 billion at the pump. We should hold the leaders responsible for that pain accountable.
Private Equity Is Taking Over Nursing Homes — And Seniors Are Paying the Price
When corporations take over public health care, quality decreases, and patients suffer. Medicaid cuts could lead to the same result.
Reclassifying Medical Marijuana Was Long Overdue, But It’s Not Enough
States should be able to regulate cannabis like alcohol.
The Dark Side of the Data Center Boom
The data centers popping up across the South and Midwest don’t just pollute and raise utility bills — they keep Americans hooked on wars for oil.