I am a freelance writer living in Tennessee who has a deep passion for animal welfare, environmental, and other progressive causes.
Spanish-speaking and other multi-lingual Americans are encountering increased barriers and decreased access in areas ranging from education to voting. Call for a widespread removal of language bias from U.S. public life.
A pair of snapping turtles vanished from the park they had called home for years. Demand a full investigation into their whereabouts.
Refugees around the world are being forced from their homes, often with nowhere to go. Numerous nations are not extending a helping hand but rather a cold shoulder. Demand one prominent leader of democracy help rewrite the narrative.
Drinking water supplies are being seriously threatened by a barrage of saltwater. Demand leaders better assess and confront this imminent public health risk.
School kids are going hungry and being publicly shamed because they cannot pay for their meals. Demand equal food access for all students.
Crabs could prove to be the unlikely saviors of the world’s imperiled coral reefs. Demand more research and investment in this potentially transformative resource.
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.
One-half of a historic Hollywood strike has concluded with meaningful gains. Laud progress made that could carry over to other labor movements.
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.
Fossil fuel raiders will not get the opportunity to desecrate vital Arctic ecosystems. Applaud this important win for the environment over special interests.
The act of slaughtering wildlife for cash prizes may soon be abolished in another state. Applaud this incremental and important development for animal conservation efforts nationwide.
Hidden fees can hit the pocketbooks of consumers hard, particularly during uncertain economic times. Applaud victories against this deceptive practice.
People in mental health crisis have a new lifeline in the form of the 988 national hotline. Applaud this important support service for America’s hidden epidemic.
The war on plastic pollution may soon have decisive new generals at the international level. Applaud promising developments on a global plastics treaty.
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted for the second time, and in this case the felony federal charges carry with them serious implications for national security. Show your support for the equal application of law regardless of political privilege.
AM radio, a source of life-saving emergency messages, will live on after all in at least one major auto manufacturer, and perhaps every new vehicle in the country. Applaud the preservation of a crucial source of communication and information for drivers.
Trophy hunters will soon lose one incentive to put endangered animals in harm’s way. Applaud the potential elimination of body parts imported for profit and sick photo opportunities.
Greyhound racing is an industry reportedly entrenched in abuse, drugging, and rampant exploitation. Applaud efforts to save young greyhounds from this horrific fate.
A top environmental agency will rein in a top pollutant and climate change driver: auto pollution. This is a major boost for clean energy. Applaud the plan to get behind electric vehicles.
The first arrest warrant against Vladimir Putin has been issued for alleged war crimes in Ukraine. Applaud this welcome win for justice and human rights.
The U.S. will finally begin removing some of the greatest threats to its drinking water. Commend the proposed end of disease-causing forever chemicals in the water supply.