Where Will the Next Pandemic Come From?
There are multiple factors and vectors that could lead to the next pandemic, but they all have one thing in common…
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.
Green Fuels That Aren’t
When are “green fuels” not really green? When they have hidden – or not so hidden – environmental costs that aren’t counted in the sustainability equation.
When the Politicians Are in Your Pants
Whether it’s menstrual apps, transgender rights, abortion, health care, or child marriage, it always seems like there’s politicians in your pants.
Silliness About the High Price of Eggs
The price of eggs may be too darn high, but there are actions we can take to build the resilience of our food supply – and some things that won’t work at all.
No Consensus Plan for Colorado River Use
Colorado River states again failed to arrive at a consensus plan for water use reduction. Watching how this unfolds will be instructive for navigating future resource shortages.
Protest and Dissent Are Not Terrorism
Protest is not terrorism, but in post-9/11 America, anti-terrorism statutes are weaponized against protest and dissent.
Your Right to Repair Is Less Certain Now
Both an ongoing lawsuit and an apparent major victory are making your right to repair your own equipment less likely to be enshrined in law.
Who Wants to Be a Police Officer Anymore?
Who wants to be a police officer anymore? Not as many people as before 2020, it turns out.
Consider a New Year’s Energy Diet
Going on an energy diet before you’re in a crisis situation could slim down your bills now and increase your resilience when it matters most.
As Kinless Seniors Age, Problems Arise
As more people have fewer – or no – children, a cohort of kinless seniors will eventually grow old alone, lacking the most accessible caregivers.