It’s Time To Start Recognizing Climate Refugees
By mid-century, experts estimate that climate change will displace between 150 million and 300 million people.
Exxon Promises More Transparency On Climate Change Risk
The energy giant will start providing information about how climate change might affect its bottom line — something activists have long pressured the company to do.
The GOP Doesn’t Care If You Like Its Tax Plan — Here’s Why
If Republicans can’t cut taxes when they have control of the presidency and both houses of Congress, what do they have to live for?
The Era Of Driverless Cars Offers Plenty Of Hazards
A GAO reports says federal transportation authorities have done little comprehensive planning for the advent of robot cars and trucks.
Did Trump Presidency Trigger Movement Against Sexual Harassment?
One of the most galling provocations is that the president acknowledged being a sexual predator and faced no consequences.
In An Era Of Billionaire Media Moguls, Do Press Unions Stand A Chance?
The closing of an entire business operation in response to a pro-union vote has taken confrontation to new heights in the industry.
What The First Thanksgiving Dinner Actually Looked Like
Turkey likely wasn’t on the menu, and there were definitely no mashed potatoes or pumpkin pie.
Here’s Why Your Local TV News Is About To Get Even Worse
The FCC has decided local news stations no longer need to be accountable to their communities.
Why Social Media May Not Be So Good For Democracy
Some of the social conditions that have historically made democratic nation states possible are being undermined.
Research: Mainland’s Daylight Saving Time Isn’t Worth The Trouble
Changing the clock doesn’t create extra daylight and it doesn’t save energy. So why bother?