Environment and Health
We Need Public Transit Everywhere, Not Just Big Cities
For too long, policymakers have prioritized highways over transit, which has been bad for communities big and small. A new bill could change that.
Biden’s New Transit Rule Is Good News for People and the Planet
The administration rolled out a new rule to make sure federal transit dollars are invested in sustainable projects that create local jobs and allow communities to be part of the solution.
The Case for Free Public Transit
Cities across the U.S. have been embracing a bold new transit policy: zero fares. The results are promising.
CARTOON: COP-Out 28
Key players are using the COP28 climate conference to defend fossil fuels.
Mike Johnson’s Revolving Door
Man of the people? The new House Speaker just appointed Big Pharma’s top lobbyist as his policy director.
Elon Musk Messes With Texas
The billionaire wants to dump waste in a community’s water source. Now the locals are fighting back.
The Price of Amazon’s “Prime” Business Model Is Our Bodies
The billion-dollar company profits off pushing workers like me to our physical limits — only to ignore us when we’re hurt on the job.
Suing for a Livable Planet
Young people are filing lawsuits for climate damage — and some are even winning.
The Science Is Clear: Marijuana Is Safer Than Tobacco
A mounting body of evidence finds the risks associated with cannabis smoke and tobacco smoke are far from equal.
An Attack Weaker Than Near Beer
Rather than tackle the issues, conservatives are fulminating against a federal two-beer limit that simply doesn’t exist.