Environment and Health

What the Flint Water Crisis Meant for My Family
Take it from me: You don’t want to go through what we did. Every community deserves water, life, and dignity.

Let ‘Gender Reveal’ Parties Burn
Even their creator says enough is enough. Let children discover themselves on their own terms.

Trump Knew COVID-19 Could Kill. He Just Didn’t Care.
Trump and his falsehoods are responsible for most of America’s 200,000 coronavirus deaths to date.

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.