New evidence and understandings about the structure of successful early societies across Asia, Africa, and the Western Hemisphere are sweeping away the popular assumption that early societies tended toward autocracy and despotism.
Our Planet Versus Plastic Bags—A Tale of Two Cities
Americans discard 100 billion plastic bags annually, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil.
Public Libraries Continue to Thrive Despite Defunding and Privatization Attacks
Efforts by governments and cities across the nation to defund the public library indicate a misunderstanding of the essential role that libraries play.
‘Public Trust’—A Key Legal Tool to Preserve Our Natural Resources
Law professor Mary Wood breaks down how people can protect their right to clean air, water, and land as well as fortify their climate change resiliency.