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When governments protect land from development, such as by establishing a state or national park, does it result in a boon or a bust for people who live nearby? New evidence suggests that it’s possible to both protect the land and grow the local economy. It’s not guaranteed, but it happens more often than not….
Gun violence in the United States has become the leading cause of death among children and teens, causing profound consequences on survivors and communities. It has reached the stage that the US surgeon general has declared it an urgent public health crisis that demands immediate action. US surgeon general declares US gun violence an urgent…
The United States and 174 other countries have been negotiating a binding agreement to reduce plastic pollution around the globe, and the Biden administration just released the United States’ first plan for doing its part. US has its first national strategy to reduce plastic pollution − here are 3 strong points and a key issue…
Federal law has long outlawed the use of psychedelic drugs on grounds they have a “high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use.” But researchers have proven recently that they do have a valid medical use, for treating post-traumatic stress disorder, major depressive disorder, anxiety and addiction. As legal reform efforts spread across the country,…
It is estimated that 36 million trees fall every year in America, and at best a little bit of that wood is turned into wood chips or mulch. But Philadelphia has found a way to convert wood waste into building materials, and it’s using some of the profits to support its urban forestry plans. Other…
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The USDA has a long history of refusing to lend money to Black farmers, approving smaller loans to Black farmers compared to white farmers, and foreclosing quicker on Black farmers than white farmers. To rectify this, the Biden administration has given more than $2 billion to more than 23,000 victims. But is it enough? US pays $2bn…
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The Canadian government is rolling out a new plan designed to solve the country’s mounting housing shortage and spiraling prices. It is offering provincial governments billions of dollars in infrastructure funds – if the cities will abandon single-family zoning laws and allow the construction of multifamily housing. The plan could even help mitigate climate change. Canada makes…
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Five local tenants unions from around the country have had so much success in taking on big landlords that they have joined hands to launch a new national union. Billing itself “the union of unions,” it is the first major national effort at tenant organizing in 40 years. A National Tenants Union Has Arrived https://inthesetimes.com/article/national-tenants-union-federation Related Reading
One of the most unique resources featured in our ‘Resources for a Better World‘ guide is this amazing collaboration involving Mother Jones, The Center for Public Integrity, and Reveal. “A government program gave formerly enslaved people land after the Civil War, only to take nearly all of it back a year and a half later….
Estimates suggest that billionaires pay about 0.3% of their wealth in tax, so Brazil has floated a proposal to impose a 2 percent global tax on all of them. The idea would raise $250 billion a year, and several nations have voiced their support. However, U.S. treasury secretary Janet Yellen opposes it. Here’s how Brazil’s proposed…
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