Environment and Health
How States Can Protect Residents from Harmful Pesticides
The Supreme Court may have sided with Monsanto, but states can still take action against harmful pesticide manufacturers.
Don’t Want Explosive Diarrhea? Shop Local — and Regulate Big Food
Will the federal government have the guts to do what it takes to protect the American people’s guts?
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.