Don’t (Want To) Know Much About History
Remembering and caring about history are not the same as believing in the idealized mythology that passes for American history.
Dawn Allen
Dawn Allen is a freelance writer and editor who is passionate about sustainability, political economy, gardening, traditional craftwork, and simple living. She and her husband are currently renovating a rural homestead in southeastern Michigan.
If MLB is a State Actor, Who Else is Too?
A conservative-backed pro-business organization has filed suit alleging that MLB is a state actor, but it might not be the grand slam home run they expect.
Destroying the Country to Save It
The Republican agenda seems to be to destroy the country to save it from …what, exactly?
When the Climate Migration Crisis Comes
When the climate migration crisis comes, what will you do? Will you build walls? Or will you be on the move, trying to find a safe community to call home?
Should the State Register Fact-Checkers?
Michigan Rep. Matt Maddock would like the State to register fact-checkers. Let me guess, he’s from the government and he’s here to help?
Whose Fault is Climate Change?
Do we need individual or collective action? Is the problem overpopulation or overconsumption? The longer we argue, the less we do about it.
Nobody Wants to Work Anymore
Nobody wants to work? Are you sure it’s laziness, and not low-wage workers prioritizing their health and wellness over taking your crap?
PACE Loans: Good Idea, Bad Results
PACE loans were meant to help people of little means save money and help the environment, but ended up helping the rich get richer and the poor, poorer.
Microplastic is Everywhere (Even in You)
Microplastic pollution is everywhere, from the tallest mountain to the deepest sea to human guts, and we still don’t know all the effects it has.
Who Pays for Biden’s Infrastructure Bill?
If Biden’s infrastructure bill becomes law, someone will have to pay. It should be those who most benefit from it. (Spoiler: If it doesn’t pass, we’ll still pay.)