Photo Credits: Zbynek Burival, Unsplash Emma P., journalist Even though oil has become an essential aspect of global economies and is vital to everything from transportation to… Read more “Catastrophe and the Oil Industry”
Category: US News
The Necessity of Nuance in Today’s Political Climate
Since the 2016 election, the political climate in the United States has become noticeably polarizing. Political values have always pushed people to radical ideas, but since the… Read more “The Necessity of Nuance in Today’s Political Climate”
The Grange: A Struggle for Relevance
“My personal opinion is that the Grange has not done a very good job, as an organization, of maintaining its relevance in the 21st Century,” says Joshua… Read more “The Grange: A Struggle for Relevance”
Old School Fossil Fuel Economy versus a New School Clean Energy Economy
Policymakers must decide if it’s worth holding on any longer to an aging oil and gas industry that’s losing jobs and harming the environment or if they should go with fast-growing and safer clean energy future.
How a Young Girl’s Journey With Cancer Continues To Inspire
At the age of 13, Bella Muntean created an organization called Angel Heart of Hope during her battle with osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer, with the mission of bringing joy to children experiencing similar life-threatening illnesses and spreading awareness about childhood cancer. Now, more than three years after her passing, her ministry lives on through the family, friends, and community who loved her.
Rhode Island Non-profit Lends a Helping Hand to Immigrants and Refugees
A few months ago, the U.S. immigrant population reached a record of 46.2 million, which is the highest number recorded in American history. In Rhode Island, one in five people is an immigrant, making up about 13% of the population. One non-profit organization, called the Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island, lends a helping hand to those immigrants by assisting them to settle in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts.
The Fight for Equity in the Way Policymakers Govern
Our journalist attends and covers a conference hosted by the Council on Communities of Color.
Old School Fossil Fuel Economy Versus a New School Clean Energy Economy
Policymakers must decide if it’s worth holding on any longer to an aging oil and gas industry that’s losing jobs and harming the environment or if they should go with fast-growing and safer clean energy future.
Los Angeles Takes on the Climate Crisis
As it deals with droughts, rising temperatures, and hot city streets, Los Angeles has implemented various creative programs aimed at combating the negative effects of climate change.
Bitcoin’s Long-Awaited Upgrade is Rolled Out
Brennan-Pierson W., journalist In a flash of unity amongst its stakeholders, Bitcoin, the first cryptocurrency and unofficial flagship token of the cryptocurrency market, has finally received its… Read more “Bitcoin’s Long-Awaited Upgrade is Rolled Out”