Environment and Health
We Are Failing Survivors of Domestic Violence
I serve domestic violence survivors as a social worker. The toxic public shaming of Amber Heard will discourage some from ever speaking up.
We’ll All Need Home Care Someday
And many of us, like my son, need it today. What will it take for our leaders to invest in it?
It’s Time to Stop Profiteering at the Pump
High gas prices, climate change, and the war in Ukraine share a common cause.
A Pandemic of the Poor
As we mark 1 million COVID-19 deaths, Americans in poorer counties have died at double the rate of wealthier counties.
The GOP’s ‘Pro-Life’ Victory Will Mean More Dead Mothers
Anti-choice states already have the highest maternal mortality and infant mortality rates. Women who choose to avoid pregnancy could instead face execution.
A Lot of Graduates Aren’t Feeling Too Optimistic This Year
Politicians love telling young people they’ll shape the future. For that to happen, they need to protect our democracy today.
For Second-Generation Immigrants, the American Dream Can Be a Nightmare
As I take on the care — and debts — of my elderly immigrant parents, I wonder how I’ll ever achieve my own success.
Injustice Barrett
“Give me your Roe v. Wade, your wretched ACA…”
Pushing Back on ‘Soft Climate Denial’
The Biden administration claims to “believe the science” on climate, but its actions need to catch up with its words.
An Earth Day Technology Worth Investing In
Global emissions of methane are skyrocketing. But if we act now, we can start getting it out of the atmosphere.