| Jul 19, 2010 | Environment / HealthA few weeks ago, a tiny resort community on the tip of Cape Cod found itself at the center of a national firestorm. Media descended in droves. People called the town “absurd” and “disgusting.” Even the governor of Massachusetts got involved....
| Jul 12, 2010 | Food / FarmingWould you like some antibiotic-resistant bacteria with your grilled chicken at your backyard barbecue? Of course not. But that likelihood continues to grow unless the government makes industry change the way most American farm animals are raised. American industrial...
| Jun 8, 2010 | Rights / DemocracyHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s speech at the America’s Future Now conference went off-script. The Washington Post did a great job telling the story of how the California lawmaker spoke for a half an hour over the garbled jeers of more than a dozen infuriated...
| May 31, 2010 | Environment / HealthHere in my tiny outreach maternity clinic on the west side of Orlando, we achieved in 12 months something that the U.S. health care industry has failed to accomplish in more than a quarter century. We dramatically improved birth outcomes among poor pregnant women...
| May 3, 2010 | Environment / HealthSince my daughter was born 17 years ago, I’ve spent Mother’s Day basking in the glow of her birth. I recall the details of my pregnancy, delivery, and labor–sharing them with whoever is willing to listen. The day of her birth continues to shimmer...
