Chickens are smarter than you think
Factory farming has made us think of chickens as mindless automata. But our downy friends know much more than we give them credit for.
Eight reasons why Marco Rubio would be a disastrous Secretary of State
The many reasons why Trump's nomination of Senator Marco Rubio to be Secretary of State is a disastrous choice for America and the world.
Oddly, the seismic exposure of Big Lie fraud helps restore faith in elections
Are elections suddenly legitimate, despite irrational, “rigged” whining? Only until MAGA loses.
Seeds of resistance
Reviving the peace movement in the age of Trump.
The worse the chaos that results, the sooner the eventual revulsion and turnaround
A too gullible population let itself be bamboozled.
Looming fascism and the question of hope
Let’s make the most of it, no matter how much hope we have. What we need most of all is not optimism, but determination.
Will Trump end or escalate Biden’s wars?
Based on his nominations to his foreign policy team, his own first-term record and the catastrophic legacy of Biden's policies, we conclude that there is some hope for peace in Ukraine, but that the prospect for peace in the Middle East is more distant than ever.
What are republics, exactly? It’s a good time to learn
Republican ideals have evolved over millennia, shaping governance across the globe. Modern republics continue to adapt, but face challenges in upholding their foundational principles.
Removing hydropower dams can restore ecosystems, build climate resilience, and restore tribal lands
Hydropower dams, initially celebrated as feats of engineering, are now scrutinized for their negative environmental and societal impacts.
Aftermath: Paint it black
Track 1 on the Rolling Stones "Aftermath" album is the rock classic "Paint It Black." Sometimes there's no point in painting inside the lines.