Is National Conservatism the Future of the Movement?
Since the founding, conservatism has been a philosophy. The political ideology that has guided America through its most difficult times has evolved and changed with the country. Conservatism stands again at a possible point for evolution. Both for and against national conservatism has been much discussed. Nate Hochman, a staff writer at National Review, says […]
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Fall of “Roe” Caused Unemployment for Some Clinic Workers, Overwork for Others
The moment that the Supreme Court was overturned Roe v. WadeMany abortion clinics were forced to close. Over half of U.S. statesThey were expected to ban all abortions or most of them. over a dozenIt was done quickly. In the first month alone following the Court’s decision, at least 43 clinics in 11 different statesStop […]
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Black Voters Are Fighting Racial Gerrymandering in Louisiana
It can seem like all hope is lost, with record inflation, attacks on reproductive rights, and unfair redistricting. Many voters aren’t giving in. My state of Louisiana has faced many challenges, especially when it comes to the electoral process. In the past, we have seen literacy testing, brutal attacks on voters who want to register […]
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Mexican Americans and Immigrants Are Fighting to Change San Diego’s Zoning Laws
It is rich in history and vibrant cultural heritage, and is home to the world-renowned Chicano Park, Barrio Logan has been the epicenter of San Diego’s Mexican-American culture. This neighborhood is highly sought after, but the reason it is so popular with land developers and gentrifiers is its long history of environmental injustices and racism. […]
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Oil Companies Claim They’re Going Green — But Their Investments Show Otherwise
This story was first published in Grist. You can subscribe to its weekly newsletter here. While the largest oil companies are still in the business selling fossil fuels for profit, their marketing is all about going green. Well over half of Big Oil’s advertisements promote the message that they have embraced clean energy and emissions […]
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Chile Refuses Israeli Ambassador Over Murder of Palestinian Teen
Human rights defenders on Friday welcomed a move by Chile’s progressive president to put off accepting the new Israeli ambassador’s credentials in response to the killing of a Palestinian teenager earlier in the day. A spokesperson for Chile’s Foreign Ministry confirmed To Reuters that the decision to delay a meeting between President Gabriel Boric and […]
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Queen Elizabeth helped Britain stay relevant and connected in a changing world
It’s obvious that Queen Elizabeth II was beloved by many people all over the world. But we shouldn’t underestimate how remarkable it is that she was held in such esteem, even by the very people who fought so hard to get rid of British rule. In 2009, when I interviewed Zambia’s first President, Kenneth Kaunda, […]
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Lawmakers Eye Private Money in Milwaukee Elections
Two dozen states banned the use of private money to finance election operations in response to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s pouring part of his $400 million fortune into the 2020 election process. Wisconsin wasn’t one of them. An initiative to increase voter turnout, Milwaukee Votes 2022, involves private partners, including a Democrat aligned political communications […]
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Right-Wing Disinformation Campaigns Are Imperiling Access to Trans Health Care
Trans health care is being attacked on multiple fronts in the U.S.: direct anti-trans legislation to cuts to vital resource and the targeting gender-affirming providers of care. Although dozens have already proposed bills that would attack trans health care for 2022, three U.S. states already have passed laws restricting trans-affirming health care for minorsAlabama, Arizona, […]
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Underfunding Public Health Is a Decision to Let People Die in the Next Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is still ongoing, and monkeypox is now considered to be a serious threat. a public health emergency in the U.S.,Officially, we are currently experiencing two viral-disease crisis. Public health experts know what it takes to get a disease outbreak under control — widespread identification/testing, treatment and prevention. The systemic problems with funding […]
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