Trump-era “domestic gag rule” reversed thanks to Biden administration
“The end of the Title X gag rule is a major victory for patients, access to sexual and reproductive healthcare, and health equity.”
One major way we can reduce the suffering of animals raised for food
Veterinarians have an opportunity to uphold medical ethics—and give the nation’s factory-farmed animals a small bit of mercy when they are killed.
Environmental leaders from 185 countries launch biodiversity protection fund
“As we confront the critical challenge of halting and reversing biodiversity loss around the world, working together has never been more important."
The Gettysburg Address, slightly updated
Now we are engaged in a great democratic battle, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and dedicated, can tolerate four years of Trumpery.
Joe Manchin’s America
The resurgence of the culture-of-poverty debate.
Good news: Straight people don’t need a parade
Straight pride is already well-represented in everything from children’s books to rom-coms to music videos.
Los Angeles changes Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day
“This gesture of replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day is a very small step in apologizing and in making amends.”
Monsanto’s loss is our gain – let’s make the most of it
Friday’s verdict isn’t just an indictment of Monsanto and Bayer. It’s also a scathing indictment of regulatory agencies in countries around the world, and especially of the agencies here in the U.S.
Exploring the top immigrant-friendly cities in the United States
In the years and decades since, many cities have passed their ordinances to defend immigrants and refugees by various means.
First Statewide Carbon Tax Is What Our Climate Moment Demands
Climate scientists like me need to be clear about the global danger. Putting a price on CO2 would slow warming more effectively than any other policy tool we have available.