Environment and Health
Lessons About Poverty in America’s Heartland
Being poor affects everything from your health to the water you drink. It can also be transformed into a powerful force for change.
Want to Ensure Marijuana Is Safe? Legalize and Regulate It
Public officials are spreading rumors about “fentanyl-laced” cannabis. These concerns are way overblown, but there is an easy solution.
There’s No Better Time to Start Kicking Our Oil Addiction
As gas prices rise, this highly profitable industry wants more drilling — not to save us money, but to profit at our expense.
Our Military Budget Is More Lopsided Than Ever
Spending 12 times as much on our military as Russia didn’t prevent a war in Europe. It just deprived us of resources at home.
We Shouldn’t Have to Rely on the National Guard for Basic Services
Guard members have stepped up heroically during the pandemic. If we invested in more than just the military, maybe they wouldn’t have to.
Three Hopeful Stories of Environmental Activism
It’s people vs. fossil fuels, and the people are chalking up some impressive wins.
This Pandemic Showed the Benefits of Universal Health Care
The government saved lives by covering COVID-19 vaccines, tests, and treatment. What if it treated other diseases this way?
To Protect Women’s Health, Pass the Equal Rights Amendment
The Supreme Court may soon overturn half a century of legal precedent on abortion. Here’s one idea to protect their rights.
My Disabled Life Is Worthy
The loss of disabled and chronically ill lives due to COVID-19 is no less tragic or preventable.
It’s Time for Biden to Keep His Promises On Marijuana
Even without Congress, the president could take important steps to ease federal cannabis prohibition. What’s he waiting for?
