5 Incredibly Delicious Chain Restaurants You Should Never, Ever Eat At And 1 You Should But Can’t
Fast food is, to use a scientific phrase, tasty as all get out. But some chains, well. It's painful to admit, but they're bad for us.
Supreme Court Delivers 'Transformative Triumph' for Marriage Equality
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday issued a historic 5-4 ruling that same-sex marriage is legal in all 50 states, sparking instant celebration and declarations of triumph, as well as reminders from many in the LGBTQ community that the road to freedom is long, and this issue is just "the tip of the iceberg."
High Heels, High Risk
About half of US women wear high heels regularly, but making a fashion statement may come at the price of your health.
Supreme Court Upholds Obamacare Subsidies
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the nationwide availability of tax subsidies that are crucial to the implementation of President Barack Obama's signature healthcare law, handing a major victory to the president.
The Misunderstood Theory of Herd Immunity
Because of the recent outbreaks of measles in the United States, we're again starting to hear references to the theory of "herd immunity," the foundation for the mass vaccination campaigns around the world.
Giving Away The Farm
You might think H.R. 1599 (DARK Act) is too outrageous to be taken seriously by any Congress member who believes in Democracy. But you’d be wrong.
As Nation Mourns Racist Murders, Flag of Hate Still Flies over South Carolina
While the US Supreme Court on Thursday made clear that state governments have the right to control their own speech, outrage abounds over what South Carolina chooses to say.
'Stand With Charleston': Communities Across Country Rise Up for Black Lives
In streets, faith spaces, and community centers nationwide, people are honoring the nine lives taken in this week's white supremacist massacre.
Publishers Invent New Book That Grows Into A Tree When Planted
After taking in the stories this book has to offer, children can plant the book and watch it grow back into a tree.
5 Medicinal Herbs You Can Grow in Your Backyard
These herbs aren't just for cooking—here's how you can use them to treat ailments from asthma to anxiety.
Lives in the Balance: The Federal Government’s Clandestine War on Wildlife
We don’t have to look far to be reminded of the billions of animals raised in factory farms and sent to slaughterhouses to be killed for food. But fewer of us are aware of the vast number of animals killed by Wildlife Services – also in the service of the meat industry.
20 Sources of Pain In The Body Are Each Directly Tied To Specific Emotional States
Every single origin of pain in our bodies can be traced back to a specific emotional state which functions to warn us that there is still work to be done in areas of our lives for which we have yet to integrate lessons.
Racist Policing After Church Massacre? White Suspect Is Returned By Private Plane
Even in this tragedy, mainstream media doesn’t see it.
Pope’s Climate Letter is a Radical Attack on the Logic of the Market
What makes Pope Francis and his 183-page encyclical so radical isn’t just his call to urgently tackle climate change. It’s the fact he openly and unashamedly goes against the grain of dominant social, economic and environment policies.
Five Organic Farmers Need Your Help
Whole Foods has created their own Responsibly Grown rating system (Good, Better and Best) — often labeling conventional produce, with known agrochemical residues, as “Best” while labeling certified organic fruits and vegetables as only “Good” or, even worse, “Unrated.”
Holy Crop: How Federal Dollars Are Financing The Water Crisis In The West
Getting plants to grow in the Sonoran Desert is made possible by importing billions of gallons of water each year. Cotton is one of the thirstiest crops in existence, and each acre cultivated there demands six times as much water as lettuce...
Make Polluters Pay Us
Instead of investing in dirty fuels, let’s start charging polluters for poisoning our skies – and then invest the revenue so that it benefits everyone.
Men’s 70’s Fashion Ads You Won’t Be Able To Unsee
If laughter is the best medicine, you’ll get all the healing you need right here.
'It is Our Duty': Grannies Arrested for Protecting Arctic from Oil Drillers
A fearless band of grannies faced down police officers and semi-trucks early Tuesday as they led a direct action blockading the entrances to the Seattle Port terminal where the Shell Oil's Polar Pioneer drilling rig is moored.
The Pathology of the Rich White Family
The rich white family is cursed with too much money and privilege. It is devoid of empathy, the result of lifetimes of entitlement. It has little sense of loyalty and lacks the capacity for self-sacrifice.
New Research Discovers That Depression Is An Allergic Reaction To Inflammation
New research is revealing that many cases of depression are caused by an allergic reaction to inflammation. By treating the inflammatory symptoms of depression — rather than the neurological ones — researchers and doctors are opening up an exciting new dimension in the fight against what has become a global epidemic.
Daily Astrology
December 24, 2025
The skies are busy today. A post midnight square between Venus and Neptune touches hearts and stimulates imaginations. Spiritual awareness may also be sparked. Dreams can be notable. As noon nears Venus enters gritty...
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