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Why Native Americans Do Not Separate Religion From Science U.S. Department of Agriculture

Why Native Americans Do Not Separate Religion From Science

Scientists have long been thinking and writing about how Native Americans understand the natural world.

How Workers – Not Companies – Bear The Growing Burden Of Government Fotalia

How Workers – Not Companies – Bear The Growing Burden Of Government

Republicans are pushing to decrease corporate taxes, but they already represent a decreasing share of federal revenue.

San Francisco Uses Conservative Playbook To Sue Over ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Paul Hohmenn/Flickr.com

San Francisco Uses Conservative Playbook To Sue Over ‘Sanctuary Cities’

When a Democrat was president, a Montana sheriff successfully sued to avoid having to enforce federal gun laws.

In An Angry And Fearful Nation, An Outbreak Of Anti-Semitism Michael Thomas/Getty Images

In An Angry And Fearful Nation, An Outbreak Of Anti-Semitism

Hate crimes are being traced by ProPublica’s coalition of news organizations from throughout the country, including Civil Beat.

Trump’s FCC Redefines The Public Interest As Business Interests shutterstock.com

Trump’s FCC Redefines The Public Interest As Business Interests

Over the last 30 years, America’s communications regulators have moved away from focusing on society’s benefit.

Can Silicon Valley’s Autocrats Save Democracy?

Can Silicon Valley’s Autocrats Save Democracy?

Democratic participation in the U.S. could use some help, and online technologies could be part of the solution.

Under Trump, The Private Prison Industry Will Likely Grow Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016

Under Trump, The Private Prison Industry Will Likely Grow

Private prisons already hold more than 120,000 inmates – equivalent to 8 percent of all prisoners – for 29 states and the federal government.

Why Artificial Turf May Truly Be Bad For Kids www.shutterstock.com

Why Artificial Turf May Truly Be Bad For Kids

There is little question in the mind of many scientists that crumb rubber should not be a first choice material for children to play on.

What Senators Should Ask Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee Sen. Claire McCaskill's office

What Senators Should Ask Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee

Here are three timely and vital questions that Neil Gorsuch needs to answer before his confirmation vote.