How Unions Provide a Counterweight to the Epstein Class
By David McCall Author Bio: David McCall is the international president of the United Steelworkers Union (USW). Credit Line: This article was produced by the Independent Media Institute. Gary Cunningham remembers sitting at the dining room table as a boy, listening to his father…
Reparative Rebirth: African Children at the Heart of Climate Justice and Sovereignty
Millions of African children are born into overlapping crises, and true climate justice must begin with birth equity to uphold human rights, sovereignty, and reparative action.
How Long Can Palantir’s Monopoly Last?
After another meteoric year, the U.S. data software giant’s dominance could be tested by growing competition and scrutiny.
Why Many of Us Have Problems Facing Death—and How to Get Through It
Responding to a population seeking practical knowledge and tools, the death literacy movement is filling a much-needed void by offering clarity, comfort, and confidence.
Human Gene Editing and the CRISPR Revolution
CRISPR-based technology is advancing rapidly, driving international competition. Its promise to transform medicine is colliding with political and social realities, even as applications expand.
How Union Membership Leads to a Great Life
By David McCall Author Bio: David McCall is the international president of the United Steelworkers Union (USW). Credit Line: This article was produced by the Independent Media Institute. Lance Jablonski worked a couple of jobs in his 20s that provided little more than low…
America Is Still Using Diquat, a Toxic Weedkiller Banned in Much of the World
Despite mounting evidence of serious health risks, the U.S. continues to allow diquat use on farms.
Gratitude Journaling: A Guide for Caregivers
Unpaid caregivers often face burnout and stress, but science shows that gratitude journaling can boost well-being and help them find strength, meaning, and peace.
Why Democrats Should Be Talking About Community Schools
Polling data show that getting education right is important for voters, but no one knows the Democrats’ plan
How Grassroots Union Activists Fight Trump, Republican Callousness
By David McCall Author Bio: David McCall is the international president of the United Steelworkers Union (USW). Credit Line: This article was produced by the Independent Media Institute Harmon Dent’s congregation “adopted” an apartment building in Beaumont, Texas, and started handing out gift baskets,…
