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‘Banned Books Week’ Has Even More Urgency Today
Why protecting the freedom to read matters more than ever.
Why does Banned Books Week matter? Explore why protecting access to books and free expression is more urgent than ever.
Europe’s Hottest Summer Ever Was Also Its Deadliest — by Far
Researchers estimate that more than 50,000 people died as five heat waves swept the continent — with two-thirds of those deaths attributable to climate change.
Researchers estimate that more than 50,000 people died as five heat waves swept the continent — with two-thirds of those deaths attributable to climate change.
Strong Charities Don’t Happen by Accident
Why do we still struggle to invest in the organisations that we depend upon to solve society’s most difficult problems?
Why do we still struggle to invest in the organisations that we depend upon to solve society’s most difficult problems?
A Historic Win for Paid Parental Leave, Led by Nurses
After watching parents return to work while their babies were still in intensive care, Pittsburgh nurses fought to secure the nation's first countywide 12-week paid parental leave policy.
After watching parents return to work while their babies were still in intensive care, Pittsburgh nurses fought to secure the nation’s first countywide 12-week paid parental leave policy.
Minnesota Must Act on What Fosters Know About Homelessness
Minnesota must strengthen housing support for young people in foster care, addressing instability early and involving foster youth in shaping solutions.
Minnesota must strengthen housing support for young people in foster care, addressing instability early and involving foster youth in shaping solutions.
Part 1 | On the Brink of Hunger: ‘I Sell Sex and Chicken Feet to Feed My Children’
A Johannesburg mother sells chicken feet and sex to feed her three children as poverty and malnutrition threaten their survival.
A Johannesburg mother sells chicken feet and sex to feed her three children as poverty and malnutrition threaten their survival.
Donald John Trump Honesty ‘Does Not Care’ About Us and He Never Has
An opinion piece examining Donald Trump's policies, public statements, and their reported impact on Americans and public lands.
Explore an opinion on Donald Trump policies, public land conservation, economic priorities, and their impact on Americans.
Advice From a Climate Therapist: Touch Grass. (No, Really.)
Caring about nature can feel hollow when we lead a life disconnected from it. Therapist Leslie Davenport offers advice for building in moments of connection.
Caring about nature can feel hollow when we lead a life disconnected from it. Therapist Leslie Davenport offers advice for building in moments of connection.
Bob Dylan Is Changing His Lyrics and His Set List; What Is He Trying to Tell Us?
With new lyrics to ‘Tangled Up in Blue’ and a Randy Newman cover, Dylan seems to have climate change on his mind
With new lyrics to ‘Tangled Up in Blue’ and a Randy Newman cover, Dylan seems to have climate change on his mind
The Democracy of Doing
Cities say they want public participation, but too often, they crush the ability of citizens to actually participate in neighborhoods.
Cities say they want public participation, but too often, they crush the ability of citizens to actually participate in neighborhoods.
Analysis: Trump Deportations Near 1M, but Few Are Criminals
New analysis finds most deportations under Trump involved people without criminal convictions, challenging claims that enforcement primarily targets immigrants with serious offenses.
New analysis finds most deportations under Trump involved people without criminal convictions, challenging claims that enforcement primarily targets immigrants with serious offenses.
Is Coal Really Making a Comeback?
Headlines say the dirtiest fossil fuel is “back in fashion” — but there's much more to the story.
Headlines say the dirtiest fossil fuel is “back in fashion” — but there’s much more to the story.
The Horror in ‘Carrie’ Points the Way Toward Humanistic Anti-Bullying Efforts
Can a bully become conscious of the feelings, beliefs, social pressures, and choices that initiate and sustain such harmful behavior?
Can a bully become conscious of the feelings, beliefs, social pressures, and choices that initiate and sustain such harmful behavior?
Trump Has Done More to Help Everyday Americans Understand the Economy Than Any Other President
Everyday Americans don’t need a press conference to know what the economy feels like.
Everyday Americans don’t need a press conference to know what the economy feels like.
Teaching LGBTQ Topics in Schools in a Declining Democracy
“The nation begins in the classroom.” History Unerased.
Can teaching LGBTQ topics in schools strengthen democracy? Explore why inclusive education matters in changing times.