Jimmy Carter: "There's an Awakening in Our Country"
The former president speaks out on the Confederate flag, religion, Bob Dylan, and Iran.
Seed Libraries Fight for the Right to Share
State crackdowns heighten interest in this alternative to conglomerate farming...
Avatar Director James Cameron has Designed Solar Sun Flowers
James Cameron and his wife Suzi are a force to be reckoned with when it comes to environmentally friendly inventions.
Government Wipes Recent Vaccine Injury Data from Website
Many are not aware that in the US there is a federally operated vaccine injury compensation program (VICP) that Congress created under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act...
The Real Reason General Mills Will Cut Fake Flavors from Cereals Like Trix and Lucky Charms
Breakfast behemoth General Mills, maker of Trix, Reese's Puffs and Lucky Charms, said Monday it plans to remove artificial colors and flavors from its cereals by 2017, becoming the latest food giant to swap out the additives in response to changing American tastes.
CVS Quits US Chamber of Commerce Over 'Craven' Ties to Tobacco Industry
CVS has announced it's ending its membership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce following reporting that the powerful trade association was doing the bidding of the tobacco industry by working to thwart global anti-smoking efforts.
An Ancient Native American Drought Solution For A Parched California
In the Sierra Nevada, North Fork Mono Indians are working to thin the forest, with the goals of saving water and preventing forest fires. They have been using this approach for centuries, but now California's severe drought means these ancient techniques are being looked at as a possible long-term solution.
Meet Amma: From Hugs To A New Humanity
An extraordinary humanitarian creates enduring local impact bringing hugs, houses and hope to people around the world...
Obama To Free Scores Of Non-Violent Drug Offenders From Prison
If even one life is spared the horrid fate of being caged like an animal for possessing a plant that grows from the ground, this is good news.
Why Buy Organic Maple Syrup?
Many people wonder why a seemingly natural product such as maple syrup would need to certified organic.
Staying Human in a Time of Climate Change: New Author on Science, Grief, and Hope
For geographer and author M Jackson, knowing climate science isn’t enough. We need to get our hearts involved too.
Meet the Woman Behind #BlackLivesMatter—The Hashtag That Became a Civil Rights Movement
Alicia Garza and two friends first tweeted #BlackLivesMatter to spark a conversation after the death of Trayvon Martin. Three years later, their hashtag has become a movement.
He Holds The Patent That Could Destroy Monsanto And Change The World
If there's anything you read – or share – let this be it. The content of this article has potential to radically shift the world in a variety of positive ways.
Living With Diabetes: Community Resources to Help
From the quiet countryside to the bustling pace of city life, everyone with diabetes has an opportunity to access local support and resources to help them manage their health and feel empowered.
Pope Francis: The Encyclical
Enjoy this 2-minute papal spoof that will leave you cheering for a champion and hopeful for our planet...
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.
Daily Astrology
January 16, 2026
Tie up loose ends and prepare for a restorative weekend. The ordinarily industrious Capricorn Moon is at the tail end of her cycle. The Cosmic tide is out so this is no time to launch new ventures. Content yourself with routine...
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