Lifestyle

December 05, 2018

The 41st president was known for reaching across the aisle and supporting a range of issues, including birth control. His support even earned him the nickname "Rubbers" by other members of Congress.

Food

While small dairy farms close, this mega-dairy is shipping milk to China

Civil Eats

December 05, 2018

Powdered milk production for the Chinese market is being marketed as a boon for rural areas, but many of the people who live nearby disagree.

Food

'Farming While Black': Cultivating food- and racial-justice in upstate New York

Living on Earth

December 04, 2018

In her new book, "Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm's Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land," Leah Penniman describes her journey as a woman of color reclaiming space in the agricultural world while providing a comprehensive guide for others who want to follow her path.

Environment

A pioneering ‘rewilding’ project in England transforms a 200-year-old family farm

Living on Earth

December 03, 2018

When a multigenerational agricultural estate in West Sussex, England, was no longer a fruitful venture — the owners decided to let nature take its course.

Activists in Kenya challenge abortion ban in court

Reuters

November 30, 2018

Kenyan authorities directed Marie Stopes health clinics to suspend abortion services, claiming their ads promoted abortion. If the move holds, thousands of women will have no choice but to use backstreet clinics, putting their lives at risk.

Lifestyle & Belief

Why do Black Friday shoppers throw punches over bargains? A marketing expert explains 'psychological ownership'

The Conversation

November 23, 2018

Have you ever felt as if another driver stole your parking spot? Understanding "psychological ownership" may help us get through another Black Friday without throwing punches or getting caught up in a stampede.

Conflict

American missionary killed after multiple attempts to contact isolated Sentinelese tribe in the Andaman Islands

Reuters

November 22, 2018

John Allen Chau, 26, was slain on North Sentinel Island — home to what is considered the last pre-Neolithic tribe in the world — and out of bounds to visitors.

Justice

Same-sex marriage: Is Cuba using it to 'pinkwash' other oppressive policies?

The Conversation

November 21, 2018

The contemporary conflation of LGBT rights with broader democratic progress allows LGBT-friendly states to claim a place at the top table of international politics. But this may obscure other, less progressive and democratic activities.

Health & Medicine

A new study strongly suggests eating a diet of organic foods can lower cancer rates

Living on Earth

November 16, 2018

Breast cancer rates were 35 percent less in older women and lymphomas were 70 percent less among high consumers of organic food, a major study has found.

Arts, Culture & Media

Grammy nominee Rosalía's flamenco fame is questioned by Spain's Roma community

GlobalPost

November 14, 2018

This is just the latest in an ongoing debate in Spain over Rosalía’s supposed appropriation of an art form with gitano origins.

Lifestyle

Before he was president, H.W. Bush championed family planning

While small dairy farms close, this mega-dairy is shipping milk to China

'Farming While Black': Cultivating food- and racial-justice in upstate New York

A pioneering ‘rewilding’ project in England transforms a 200-year-old family farm

Activists in Kenya challenge abortion ban in court

Why do Black Friday shoppers throw punches over bargains? A marketing expert explains 'psychological ownership'

American missionary killed after multiple attempts to contact isolated Sentinelese tribe in the Andaman Islands

Same-sex marriage: Is Cuba using it to 'pinkwash' other oppressive policies?

A new study strongly suggests eating a diet of organic foods can lower cancer rates

Grammy nominee Rosalía's flamenco fame is questioned by Spain's Roma community

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