Horsemen of the Apocalypse, Part 1: Rex Tillerson
First part of an excerpt from Horsemen of the Apocalypse: The Men Who are Destroying Life on Earth and What It Means for Our Children (with an Introduction by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.).
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Imagine Congress Filled with Scientists Instead of Lawyers
In a perfect world, politicians would listen to experts and heed their advice when making decisions for the benefit of everybody. In the US, however, the GOP has waged a war on science for many years. Are scientists finally fighting back?
Will Latest French Terror Attack Help France’s Far-Right Candidate?
Another terrorist attack in Paris has sent shockwaves through France. With the country’s elections just days away and its far-right on the rise, could the attack set the table for “Frexit?”
Fordham University: Tuition Over $45,000 — and Professors on Medicaid?
Tuition at Fordham University is among the highest in the world, but many members of its faculty rely on government assistance to make ends meet. Citing religious reasons, the Jesuit school is now trying to prevent professors from unionizing.
From Realism to Virtual Reality: Images of America’s Wars
A highly engrossing essay on the images of war, what they do to us, and what the military does about that.
Will Activists Be Able to Stop the Atlantic Coast Pipeline?
The Atlantic Coast Pipeline will enrich investors, but it may permanently scar the Appalachian Trail and jeopardize the health, safety and peace of mind of the region’s most vulnerable residents.
Keystone XL Is a Dirty Deal for America
President Donald Trump has reversed Barack Obama’s decision on Keystone XL and given a green light to the construction of the controversial pipeline. The project would accomplish very little of what Trump promised but can cause a lot of problems.
Moving Past the Left-Right Divide
Our primary way of categorizing political discourse is Left-Right. But is this way of thinking inherently limiting and prone to misconception?
Why Is the EPA Delaying Release of Glyphosate Information?
Last spring, a report published on the EPA’s website said glyphosate does not cause cancer. It disappeared within a week and an advocacy group’s efforts to obtain the information has been met with silence. Now it is suing for access.
Sessions: ‘We Have Plenty of Room in Gitmo’
The Illusion of US’s Corporate Tax Rate ; Why Russia Won’t Be Celebrating the Soviet Revolution’s Centennial … and more Picks for 3/10.
Battered Men: The Hidden Hurt
Male victims of domestic abuse don’t always seek help. When they do, they are often excluded from government-funded services, despite laws mandating equal protection. Some advocates are fighting to change that.
Trump vs. ‘Deep State?’ That’s How Light Gets in
From Watergate to Iraq War propaganda, conflicts between the Deep State and the Executive branch have proven helpful to the public. They provided a glimpse into the White House and the nation’s intelligence apparatus, leading to important reforms. So perhaps an open conflict between the Trump administration and the Deep State isn’t such a bad thing.