Activism

Mexico marijuana legalization

Mexico Could Soon Become the Largest Legal Marijuana Market in the World Mexico Could Soon Become the Largest Legal Marijuana Market in the World

But activists say the law fails to address the widespread pain that decades of militarized enforcement have caused.

Feb 25, 2021 / Photo Essay / Maya Averbuch

Harriet Tubman, Abolitionist

Harriet Tubman, Abolitionist Harriet Tubman, Abolitionist

A life dedicated to freedom.

Feb 24, 2021 / OppArt / Mac McGill

Justice Will Be Served

Justice Will Be Served Justice Will Be Served

Trump was acquitted at the Impeachment Trial, but he continues to face multiple criminal and civil charges.

Feb 22, 2021 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

A hiker in Yosemite National Park

We Need a Civilian Conservation Corps We Need a Civilian Conservation Corps

We need knowledgeable, passionate stewards of our public lands, but most people can’t afford to pursue a career in conservation. So let’s create the jobs.

Feb 22, 2021 / Paul Gordon

Common Vulnerabilities

Common Vulnerabilities Common Vulnerabilities

False positives. Scenes from our series “The Greater Quiet” for the week of  February 15.

Feb 19, 2021 / Steve Brodner

Plundering Our Natural Resources

Plundering Our Natural Resources Plundering Our Natural Resources

Drilling, mining, draining. The EPA’s response?

Feb 19, 2021 / OppArt / Henrik Drescher

Austin, Texas Storm

While Texans Freeze, Governor Greg Abbott Lies About the Green New Deal While Texans Freeze, Governor Greg Abbott Lies About the Green New Deal

Republican politicians try—and fail—to deflect blame with outrageous spin.

Feb 18, 2021 / John Nichols

Poetry and Truth

Poetry and Truth Poetry and Truth

Amanda Gorman, national youth poet laureate.

Feb 18, 2021 / OppArt / Hooked Hands

More Than Half of All Inmates in Wisconsin Prisons Have Tested Positive for Covid

More Than Half of All Inmates in Wisconsin Prisons Have Tested Positive for Covid More Than Half of All Inmates in Wisconsin Prisons Have Tested Positive for Covid

With a civil rights complaint filed in federal court, inmates accuse administrators of flouting CDC guidelines.

Feb 18, 2021 / Arvind Dilawar

In Okinawa, the US Military Seeks a Base Built on the Bones of the War Dead

In Okinawa, the US Military Seeks a Base Built on the Bones of the War Dead In Okinawa, the US Military Seeks a Base Built on the Bones of the War Dead

Japan is using earth from a battlefield filled with human remains to build the foundation of a US military installation.

Feb 18, 2021 / Maia Hibbett

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