How the Trump Administration Could Change the American Landscape, Literally How the Trump Administration Could Change the American Landscape, Literally
Get ready for a rush to plunder our public lands.
Dec 16, 2016 / Zoë Carpenter
Trump’s Pick to Lead the EPA Built His Career on Attacking the EPA Trump’s Pick to Lead the EPA Built His Career on Attacking the EPA
The nomination of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to direct environmental policy means fossil-fuel interests will have their man in Washington.
Dec 8, 2016 / Zoë Carpenter
Did the Opioid Epidemic Help Donald Trump Win? Did the Opioid Epidemic Help Donald Trump Win?
New research shows that Trump made huge gains in counties with the highest rates of death from drugs, alcohol, and suicide.
Dec 7, 2016 / Zoë Carpenter
Congress Is Poised to Give a Dangerous Christmas Gift to Big Pharma Congress Is Poised to Give a Dangerous Christmas Gift to Big Pharma
The 21st Century Cures Act has been “hijacked” by corporations, Senator Elizabeth Warren warned on Monday.
Nov 29, 2016 / Zoë Carpenter
Are North Carolina Republicans Plotting a ‘Legislative Coup’? Are North Carolina Republicans Plotting a ‘Legislative Coup’?
Governor Pat McCrory is crying voter fraud, and rumors are swirling about a possible bid to pack the state’s Supreme Court.
Nov 18, 2016 / Zoë Carpenter
12 Coal Miners Died on This Man’s Watch in 2006. Now Trump Wants to Make Him Commerce Secretary. 12 Coal Miners Died on This Man’s Watch in 2006. Now Trump Wants to Make Him Commerce Secretary.
So much for Trump’s supposed commitment to coalfield workers.
Nov 15, 2016 / Zoë Carpenter
Is This ‘Game Over’ for the Planet? Is This ‘Game Over’ for the Planet?
What Donald Trump’s victory means for climate change.
Nov 10, 2016 / Zoë Carpenter
Are Voters Getting Greenwashed at the Polls? Are Voters Getting Greenwashed at the Polls?
Contentious—and confusing—environmental issues are on the ballot in these states.
Nov 3, 2016 / Zoë Carpenter
The Bundy Acquittal Is Dangerous The Bundy Acquittal Is Dangerous
But the courtroom isn’t the only place to challenge the rise of anti-government radicals.
Nov 1, 2016 / Zoë Carpenter
Militarized Police Are Cracking Down on Dakota Access Pipeline Protesters Militarized Police Are Cracking Down on Dakota Access Pipeline Protesters
As police prepare to clear a camp set up in the pipeline's path, human-rights groups are concerned about abuses by law enforcement.
Oct 26, 2016 / Zoë Carpenter