Living and Dying by the Myth of Rugged Individualism
It’s long past time to challenge the American Dream. Alissa Quart reveals its harsh realities and calls for a new ethos that values community, fairness, and class worth.
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The Heat Will Kill You First: A Wake-Up Call for Humanity
Are our rising temperatures humanity’s alarm bell? Can we ever get global unity to cut CO2 emissions? Jeff Goodell explains.
Dear God, What Is Mike Pence Thinking?!
Of all the Republican candidates, it’s most mystifying what Mike Pence hopes to gain from running for president. Maybe he just likes receiving death threats.
Honeybee Health Blooms at Federal Facilities Across US
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‘We Need a Plan’: A Young Chief Helps His Tribe Navigate the Climate Crisis
At 25, Devon Parfait is working to preserve customs as his tribe’s home disappears.
A Foreign Lawmaker’s Perspective on ‘Crazy’ US Gun Culture
A German lawmaker with 28 years of experience as a police detective talks about US gun culture, two very different approaches to gun violence, and why he would not vacation in Florida.
Myth, Religion, Fascism… The Recipe for Right-Wing Politics
Jeff Sharlet explores the complex relationship between religion, religious nationalism, and right-wing politics, and how these forces intertwined with Trumpism.
Creating a World Worth Saving From Climate Change
Environmental leader Paul Hawken discusses a holistic set of solutions for dealing with climate change, while simultaneously making the Earth worth saving.
Willis Reed (1942-2023): A 13-Year-Old’s Remembrance
And then out through the tunnel, dragging his bum leg, came Willis Reed onto the Madison Square Garden court.
Women Will Suffer, No Matter What US Does in Afghanistan
Providing aid may bring relief, or just prolong oppression in Afghanistan.
EPA Sets Legal Limits on Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water
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How Electoral Politics Turned Toxic
It’s not about ideas anymore. It’s about team loyalty.