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Andrea Germanos: 4th Grader Who Survived Uvalde Massacre Testifies How Shooter Told Teacher ‘Good Night’ Before Killing Her

Asked if she thought such a shooting was going to happen again at her school, Miah Cerrillo quietly nodded her head.

June 9, 2022 · 6 Comments

Andrea Germanos: USPS Watchdog Probe Found 1 Million Primary Ballots Likely Delivered Too Late to Count

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) called the findings “more powerful proof that resources and reform are vital right away to prevent serious election mail delays and voting suppression.“ The U.S. Postal … Continue reading

September 3, 2020 · Leave a comment

Three stories: People fight the system and win

A farmer prevails against Monsanto in court. Refugees find ingenious ways to scale Trump’s wall. And 100 cities around the world provide free public transportation everyday for everyone.

February 19, 2020 · Leave a comment

Andrea Germanos: Supreme Court Delivers ‘Dangerous Message’ — Immunity for Former Bush Officials Over 9/11 Detentions

The U.S. Supreme Court said Monday that former George W. Bush officials cannot be held liable for the abuse and detention of a group of Muslim, South Asian, and Arab … Continue reading

June 20, 2017 · Leave a comment

Andrea Germanos: “Trump Forest” Blooms to Counter “Trump’s Monumental Stupidity”

“As the planet heats up towards critical tipping points, we simply can’t afford his ignorance.” Want to help counter President Donald Trump’s war on climate action and combat climate change? … Continue reading

April 12, 2017 · Leave a comment

Andrea Germanos: Caring for the Common Good Wins. Norway Ranks World’s Happiest Country

In U.S., happiness is falling and Republican priorities stand to make it worse. Norway now holds the title of the world’s happiest country, according to a new report that also … Continue reading

March 21, 2017 · Leave a comment

Andrea Germanos: The ‘Good Anthropocene’ — Grassroots Initiatives Worldwide Show Path Forward

‘Our legacy may not be as dark as we might think.’ Looking for a ray of sunshine amidst seemingly endless news of the warming planet, global biodiversity loss, or ongoing … Continue reading

October 19, 2016 · Leave a comment

Andrea Germanos: As planet warms, “extreme” weather increases

Louisiana continues to battle “unprecedented” flooding, as experts warn that the historic rainfall that sparked the rising waters is the kind of extreme weather event to expect on a warming … Continue reading

August 16, 2016 · 2 Comments

Andrea Germanos: To Avert Climate Chaos, Meat Consumption Must Drop, Study Says

There is an “awareness gap” amongst the global public of the link between eating meat and climate change, and that presents a real obstacle to keeping global warming under the … Continue reading

December 7, 2014 · 1 Comment

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