Nika Knight: Humans are Poisoning the Ocean—and It’s Poisoning Us Back
New study shows deadly bacteria levels spiking in North Atlantic as ocean temperatures rise. It’s no secret that we have trashed, poisoned, and warmed oceans at an unprecedented rate via … Continue reading
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Climate Change Is Happening Now
Changes in climate are changing the world quickly, scientists warned last week. In the US, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its annual State of the Climate Report … Continue reading
Lauren McCauley: As Green Party Nominee, Jill Stein Says She Wants to Assume Mantle of Sanders’ Revolution
The Green Party convention in Houston, Texas reached its climax August 6 with presidential nominee Jill Stein calling on the American left to turn its back on the “two corporate … Continue reading
Bernie Sanders: I Support Hillary Clinton. So Should Everyone Who Voted for Me.
The conventions are over and the general election has officially begun. In the primaries, I received 1,846 pledged delegates, 46% of the total. Hillary Clinton received 2,205 pledged delegates, 54%. … Continue reading
George Monbiot: The Purse is Mightier than the Pen
The climate crisis is here now, but a compromised, corrupted media doesn’t want to know. What is salient is not important. What is important is not salient. The media turns … Continue reading
John R. Platt: New Wetlands Are Being Created in Weird Ways—and That’s Good for Birds
Scientists discover the symbiotic relationship between agriculture, development, and some avian species. Around the world, vital wetlands are being destroyed. Researchers recently estimated that the planet has lost at least … Continue reading
Ruth Clark: Here in Hereford — The Admirable Nature of Aspen and Creosote
There’s a large creosote bush colony in the desert that has survived for 12,000 years by cloning itself. It does this under brutal conditions. Not that it is unique. There’s … Continue reading
Jennifer Bridgeman: Comparing Montessori, Waldorf, and Reggio Emilia Learning Philosophies for Young Children
Brought to you as a public service by Quill. As your child reaches pre-school and elementary school age, you may hear a lot of conflicting advice about public schooling versus … Continue reading
Video: Hillary Clinton’s full speech at the 2016 Democratic Convention
. Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton closed out the final night of the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. .
Chris Hedges and Robert Reich debate “Who should Bernie voters support now?”
In his speech at the Democratic National Convention, Senator Bernie Sanders urged his supporters to work to ensure his former rival wins the presidential race. In this video, Amy Goodman … Continue reading
Michael Simms: Why Gardening is Good for Us
Last year, Eva and I hired a contractor to remove the asphalt from our backyard which for years had been used as a woodlot and a basketball court. The soil … Continue reading
Michael Moore: 5 Reasons Why Trump Will Win
Friends: I am sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but I gave it to you straight last summer when I told you that Donald Trump would be the … Continue reading
Video: Act of Love — Animal Courtships Performed By Humans
In this advertisement for Japanese condom manufacturer Sagami Industries, humans enact animal courtship rituals, demonstrating a grace and beauty rarely seen in our species. .
John Clare: I Love to See the Summer Beaming Forth
Sonnet I love to see the summer beaming forth And white wool sack clouds sailing to the north I love to see the wild flowers come again And mare blobs … Continue reading
