Divestment Isn’t a Real Climate Solution
Divestment seems like such a crystal clear answer to the fossil fuel problem, but in real life, circumstances are a lot messier.
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.
Crews Race, but It’s Always Too Late
As crews race to save oily beaches or prevent spills from happening at all, remember that violence against people, wildlife and natural systems is, for many, an acceptable evil, and the cost of modern convenience.
Ozy Media and the Journalism Problem
Ozy Media’s sudden collapse under fraud allegations points to a larger, media-wide problem: how to make a profit while giving the public the information they need.
They’re Coming for Marriage Equality Next
Jonathan Mitchell, the man behind the vigilante-enforced Texas abortion bill, is encouraging the Supreme Court to take a whack at marriage equality next.
CA to Slip Stealthing Ban into Law [NSFW]
California is poised to become the first state in the country to make stealthing – removing a condom without consent – a civil offense.
The Grain in Maine (milk & veggies too!)
In our country’s far northeastern corner, the resilient people of Maine have what it takes to show the rest of the country how to do food right.
Thinking SB 8 Through a Little Further
The new Texas abortion law, SB 8, is opening up a giant can of worms with its draconian penalties and novel enforcement mechanism. Where’s the Ivermectin when you need it?
What Are Goods For?
What are goods like food, houses, and medicine for? To satisfy human needs, or to ensure a return on investment for shareholders?
It’s Time to Reconsider the Poverty Line
The calculations we use to determine who lives under the poverty line haven’t really changed since the 1960s. Maybe it’s time to update them.
Manoomin Case is a Compelling Legal First
According to Ojibwe law, manoomin, or wild rice, has the right to exist, flourish, regenerate, and evolve. Now we’ll see if that right stands up in court.