I am a freelance writer living in Tennessee who has a deep passion for animal welfare, environmental, and other progressive causes.
Thousands of gallons of potentially toxic water are to be stored beneath a town that has already suffered too much. Demand the individuals responsible for cleanup following a massive train derailment toxic spill act more responsibly and safely.
Deadly earthquakes have rocked Afghanistan. Global leaders are seemingly ignoring the devastating humanitarian toll. Demand more investment in helping a population already traumatized by oppression and brutality.
Dishonest higher education outlets that leave students with crushing debt and bleak job prospects will now face the music for their deceptive practices. Commend a welcome win for all students.
Residents of some communities are cutting the cord on America’s addiction to automotive travel. These promising neighborhoods could be an integral tool in combating the climate crisis. Demand a bigger focus and commitment to car-free communities.
Cats born in the wild are being ruthlessly executed, sometimes with prize money attached. Demand a better approach that values conservation over decimation.
As the Doomsday Clock ticks ever closer to midnight, the world is on high alert for potential nuclear conflict. Call on American leaders to put this potent power into trusted hands.
Flooding is a rising threat to regional and national safety. Demand a comprehensive system that will track and help mitigate this danger.
A long-stigmatized dog breed will soon be banned in the United Kingdom, and innocent animals may die as a result. Call for a more compassionate and informed approach to American bully ownership.
Wildlife are being put at risk from ingesting drugs made by humans. Call for barriers against the infusion of narcotics into aquatic environments.
Police who work in street crimes are once again being accused of covert brutality in a Southern city. Demand the legal system vigorously prosecute any crimes allegedly committed by officers to the fullest extent.
One-half of a historic Hollywood strike has concluded with meaningful gains. Laud progress made that could carry over to other labor movements.
Another looming government shutdown could upend and destabilize American lives. Demand leaders take decisive action to prevent messes of their own making.
Beech tree forests are succumbing to a dangerous disease. Decades of growth and sustenance for wildlife are being lost in the process. Help support efforts to combat this ecological killer.
A puppy was reportedly thrown from a car in an alleged case of abandonment. Thankfully, a shelter rescued him from the brink of tragedy. Call for legal accountability for the man charged in this apparent act of cruelty.
Potentially life-saving vaccines are once again failing to make it into the arms of the individuals who need them most. Call for a more inclusive and comprehensive rollout of the RSV vaccine.
Powerful politicians accused of serious misconduct are seemingly receiving cover from their colleagues. Call for increased accountability and enhanced safety assurances for accusers.
Consumers are being promised vast fortunes worth their literal weight in gold. Instead, they’re allegedly getting fool’s gold and vanished savings. Call for stronger regulation of the out-of-control gold coin investment industry.
Pint-sized forests are paying big dividends in cities across the world as allies in climate change mitigation and ecological restoration. Demand American leaders commit to supporting these invaluable environmental tools nationwide.
An eight-week-old pet puppy allegedly had to be revived after reported exposure to fentanyl. Call for maximum charges against the puppy’s caretakers if they are deemed responsible.
Crimes against humanity are reportedly taking place every moment in Taliban-led Afghanistan. Demand criminal prosecution of the rampant gender-based discrimination gripping the nation.
A notorious class of drugs is shaking up the landscape of treating severe mental illnesses. Urge the legalization of helpful psychedelic drugs for mental health treatments.
Candy lovers may soon have one less reason to worry about a sweet tooth putting their lives at risk. Applaud the long-overdue removal of dangerous ingredients from food products.
Puppies, kittens, and other young animals are reportedly being exploited and mistreated in a new and unexpected way. Demand leaders address the apparent cruelty disguised in cuddly cuteness known as animal yoga.
Unique rock formations are the latest targets of tourists who care nothing for respecting and preserving the natural world. Demand stronger safeguards for Mother Nature’s masterpieces.
Too many grief-stricken families lack the solace of closure for their missing and presumed dead loved ones following tragedies. Demand more investment in providing them peace of mind and long-sought answers.
