Environment and Health

I’m Still Mad about COVID-19. We All Should Be.
We needed a real pandemic response. Instead, we got lies, snake oil cures, and speculation on bleach injections.

Orange Skies in Blue States
What’s wrong with a healthy orange glow?

Save Lives. Fill Out Your Census.
Taking the census ensures your community gets its fair share of funding — and representation — during the pandemic and beyond.

We Need More Than Disaster Recovery — We Need Green Jobs
Across the South, many workers rely on industries whose pollution causes devastating storms. Let’s rebuild with sustainable jobs.

In the Age of COVID, Elder Care Should Be an Election Issue
The pandemic has made it clearer than ever that we need better care that honors everyone’s humanity.

The Weathering of Black America
Martin Luther King, Jr. had the heart of a 60-year old when he died at 39. As a Black activist today, it’s easy to understand why.

Trump’s USDA Is Serving Up Diseased Chicken
Federal regulators recently okayed selling chickens suffering from Avian Leukosis, which produces cancerous tumors.

Colleges Are Still in Uncharted Territory
We’ve had the summer to prepare, but there are just no easy answers for teaching during a global pandemic.

Wear a Mask If You Can. Don’t Bully Those Who Can’t.
There’s a more compassionate way to stay safe than harassing someone who might be disabled.

The Supreme Court Just Made the Case for Medicare for All
The Court says employers can refuse to cover birth control. This is why care shouldn’t be tied to employment.