An astronomer finds common ground with an astrology buff, as both search for meaning in the complex motions of the heavens.
Ethics & Values
Baring Teeth: The Long Battle Over Fluoride Comes to a Head
A court battle brings to the forefront a federal report on fluoride safety, which some say has been stymied by politics.
A court battle brings to the forefront a federal report on fluoride safety, which some say has been stymied by politics.
Mastering the Art of Not Winning
Trophies aren’t why we do things, but gosh, they feel great to hold.
Trophies aren’t why we do things, but gosh, they feel great to hold.
Meat Industry Using ‘Misinformation’ to Block Dietary Change, Report Finds
Meat and dairy groups have funded adverts that cast vegan products as unhealthy, unnatural and ultra processed.
Meat and dairy groups have funded adverts that cast vegan products as unhealthy, unnatural and ultra processed.
The Black Guy at the Country Bar
Black artists are challenging country music’s racism.
Black artists are challenging country music’s racism.
Getting Called Out: Why Acknowledging Oppression Matters More Than Your Hurt Feelings
Getting called out isn’t about needing to defend yourself.
Getting called out isn’t about needing to defend yourself.
Conditions for Chickens in Battery Cages Are More Sadistic Than Most People Realize
You probably knew chickens in battery cages are crammed in tight — but did you know about the neverending light and reproductive control?
You probably knew chickens in battery cages are crammed in tight — but did you know about the neverending light and reproductive control?
A Global Strike Against War
50 million deaths seemed to have brought the world to its senses.
50 million deaths seemed to have brought the world to its senses.
Bomb Threats, Books and Bravery: One Tale of Two Very Different Ohio Drag Story Hours
LGBTQ+ organizers persist as Cleveland drag story hours faced death threats and organized hate groups.
LGBTQ+ organizers persist as Cleveland drag story hours faced death threats and organized hate groups.
The End of Anti-Woke Politics?
It turns out most Americans are "woke," with even Republicans rejecting Ron DeSantis's efforts to "Floridize" the country.
It turns out most Americans are “woke,” with even Republicans rejecting Ron DeSantis’s efforts to “Floridize” the country.
Under Pressure From Activist Investors, Big Brands Agree to Report and Reduce Plastics Use
Shareholder advocacy groups have already won plastics-related concessions from companies including Disney, Hormel, and Choice Hotels.
Shareholder advocacy groups have already won plastics-related concessions from companies including Disney, Hormel, and Choice Hotels.
Politicians Need to Feel the Consequences
Maybe things would be better for everyone if they did.
Maybe things would be better for everyone if they did.
Money & Grief
Money is the drug that sustains our delusions, covers our denial and, unless checked, foretells our demise.
Money is the drug that sustains our delusions, covers our denial and, unless checked, foretells our demise.
Young Women Are Becoming More Radical. Young Men Aren’t. [PT 1]
The data journalist John Burn-Murdoch is consistently one of the most interesting writers on the Financial Times.
The data journalist John Burn-Murdoch is consistently one of the most interesting writers on the Financial Times.
Beagles Are Bred by the Thousands on Factory Farms, and It’s Perfectly Legal
Charges against three animal rights activists for their open rescue of three dogs have been dismissed.
Charges against three animal rights activists for their open rescue of three dogs have been dismissed.
Working With Older People Has Been a Humbling and Rewarding Experience
One day, we’ll all also be older and struggling.
One day, we’ll all also be older and struggling.