Environment and Health
The Winds of Climate Change Are Driving LA’s Fires
The fires are yet another tragic reminder of how people and our planet pay the ultimate price for climate inaction.
Five Popular Checks on Trump’s Agenda
As President Trump retakes office, here are some clear signs the public isn’t going to just roll over for his agenda.
Anger Explodes at Health Care CEOs
Private insurers profit by denying help to sick people. When a CEO was murdered, Americans said just how they feel about that system.
Trump’s Already Rewarding Fossil Fuel CEOs. That’s Not Good for Consumers or the Planet.
If you think fossil fuel profits lead to better prices, then look again at the Biden administration.
Most of Us Will Be Disabled Eventually. We Need Real Disability Benefits.
The constant stress of simply getting minimal help and food is debilitating. It doesn’t have to be this way.
Climate Can’t Be Ignored This Election
With even “climate havens” suffering devastating floods, voters must demand better climate commitments from all candidates.
Warped Government Priorities Make Climate Disasters Worse
When we fund wars and fossil fuel subsidies instead of green jobs and disaster recovery, we punish those who can least afford it.
There’s a Looming Care Crisis In Our Country. Our Safety Net Isn’t Ready.
Eventually, we’ll all need care or will be caregivers ourselves. Now’s the time to start investing in a stronger care infrastructure.
Who’s Really a ‘Populist’? Henry Wallace Set the Standard
True populism means confronting the forces that keep everyday folks down — hardship, inequality, and war.
Public Transit is Essential — We Need to Fund It Now
As our country comes to grips with the climate crisis, transit is how we fight back and improve our quality of life at the same time.
