Environment and Health

Making Noise at COP26
These meddlesome young people sure act entitled to a habitable planet.

Emperor Manchin Fiddles…
… while the planet burns.

The Hypocrisy of the Federal Spending Debate
Why is it controversial to spend on social programs but not the Pentagon? Or to subsidize the poor but not the rich?

Public Transit, Built Back Better
The Build Back Better plan’s historic investment in public transit would have a tremendous positive impact.

Don’t Cut Care
Aging and disabled Americans — and the workers who care for them — have a huge stake in federal budget negotiations.

With Health Care At Stake, Our Voices Should Count
I know what going without care is like. With hospitals closing and insurance still hard to get, we need to organize for something better.

Prepare for the Next Pandemic Today
A small investment now could mean more protective equipment and faster vaccine development before the next plague hits.

Spreading Vaccine Misinformation Is Dangerous and Wrong
People can disagree about vaccine mandates, but the science on vaccines is clear: They’re safe and effective.

A Religious Exemption
Vaccines and the cult of MAGA.

A Chill Wind: Texas Unleashes Bounty Hunters on Women
For now, the Supreme Court has allowed Texas to sic bounty hunters on women seeking constitutionally protected abortions.