Our nation’s failed response to COVID-19 should long perforate our pomposity about being the greatest nation on earth. Read more >
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500,000 US COVID-19 Deaths and Counting: A Shameful Public Health Failure
Derrick Z. Jackson, fellow
February 17, 2021 4:25 PM EDT
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Will Oregon Join the Race to 100% Clean Energy?
Adenike Adeyeye, Western States Energy Manager and Senior Analyst
February 12, 2021 4:43 PM EDT
Climate change touches on so many parts of our lives, and the impacts of climate change have been especially devastating over the past year. But there are some signs of hope – like what’s happening in Oregon. This year, Oregon’s legislature has the opportunity to adopt a 100% clean energy target. Read more >
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Long Overdue COVID Worker Protections Would Still Save Hundreds of Lives
Sarah Reinhardt, Food Systems & Health Analyst
January 15, 2021 11:57 AM EDT
When President-elect Biden takes office next week, his fledgling team must begin to right a mountain of wrongs as the pandemic continues to rage. Read more >
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About the Siege of the US Capitol
Adrienne Hollis, Senior Climate Justice and Health Scientist
January 7, 2021 5:48 PM EDT
I want to make sure that everyone realizes that what passed for Democracy before the January 6, 2021 events was already under fire. Because systemic, toxic racism runs through our nation like blood in the body. But yesterday was so much more. It touched us—it touched me—on a soul-deep level. More importantly, it did something else… Read more >
New Dietary Guidelines Cater to Alcohol and Soda Industries
Sarah Reinhardt, Food Systems & Health Analyst
December 29, 2020 11:22 AM EDT
The federal government released new US dietary guidelines today after three years of preparation, and it served a strong win to both alcohol and soda industries. Read more >
