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  • Want to Make America Safe? Here Are 5 Ways to Do That.

    Want to Make America Safe? Here Are 5 Ways to Do That.

    In the wake of Baton Rouge, Dallas, and St. Paul, our nation is once again in heated debate over what we do and do not want from law enforcement. The Republican National Convention opened with a parade of speakers vowing to “Make America Safe Again,” while President Obama has caucused with both…


  • Can This Petition Convince Walmart to Stop Trashing Imperfect Produce?

    Can This Petition Convince Walmart to Stop Trashing Imperfect Produce?

    The ‘Ugly Fruit and Veg’ campaign is putting pressure on the retailer to sell misshapen items at a discount.


  • Would Unconditional Basic Income Make Us Happier?

    Would Unconditional Basic Income Make Us Happier?

    Some have questioned if the economy can function with a guaranteed minimum income. But few advocates or opponents have explored the policy’s impact on people’s emotional well-being.


  • Healthy Forests need Birds and Bees

    Healthy Forests need Birds and Bees

    A new study shows that we humans can help maintain healthy forests by focusing conservation efforts on the protection of animal pollinators and seed dispersers.


  • Mental Health Reform Is Headed to the President’s Desk

    Mental Health Reform Is Headed to the President’s Desk

    After more than three years of advocating on behalf of mental health reform at the local, state and federal level, NAMI’s hard-fought battle is over. Congress passed mental health reform in the 21st Century Cures Act.