College Degree: Not What It Used to Be
A college degree is more necessary yet less valuable than it used to be, tuition is through the roof, and apprenticeships are growing. Who wins, who loses?
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.
Flint Water Defendant Eden Wells Appointed to Top Health Post
Eden Wells, facing obstruction of justice and involuntary manslaughter charges in connection with the Flint water crisis, will lead a public health board.
IV Bags, Efficiency and Resilience
U.S. hospitals are experiencing a shortage of IV bags since Hurricane Maria knocked out the major producer. Will we learn that efficiency is not terribly resilient?
A Crazy Week To Be An Elephant
So far, November’s been a notable news month for the elephant, as some face flaming tar, hunting trophy imports (or not), and possible personhood.
Wins in the Long Food Sovereignty Fight
More than ever, food sovereignty movements around the world are needed to reconnect us to the land and each other. Happily, there are victories to report!
Suing Polluters Beats Thoughts & Prayers
Former NASA scientist James Hansen suggests suing polluters to make progress towards preserving a livable biosphere. Is it better than our other options?
People Finally Noticing Insect Collapse
A German study released last month found that we’re in the midst of an insect collapse, but what does that mean for humans, and how can we help?
Prisoners for Profit: Not a Free Market
Accused addicts working for free and healthy people locked up for insurance payments are only some of the prisoners for profit in the capitalist system.
Targets Strike Back at Amazon Invaders
As Big Box stores like Target compete against Amazon invaders in the form of Whole Foods, other targets fight to preserve their very lives – and ours.
The Protestant Reformation Turns 500
Martin Luther’s Protestant Reformation turns 500 today. How times have changed, now that it’s the Pope urging charity and the conservatives talking schism.