Degenerate Art: The Attack on Modern Art in Nazi Germany, 1937
The attack against “Degenerate Art” struck free thought and artistic expression at its core.
A Mother’s Day Interview with Sen. Barbara Boxer: A Moms Clean Air Force Exclusive
“The Koch Brothers have funded efforts to mislead the public in the face of a mountain of scientific evidence that climate change is real and human activities are the cause.”
Scott Lentine: A Millennial with Autism
In a series of e-mails, Scott Lentine wrote to me about his quest to bring recognition to the obstacles facing those on the autistic spectrum.
“The Government Wouldn’t Help Me, So I Decided To Do It Myself.” ~ Lois Gibbs
Lois Gibbs was dismissed by the school’s superintendent as, “One irate, hysterical housewife with a sickly kid.”
A Conversation with Irene Hardwicke Olivieri
Her diaristic approach to personal history such as a failed marriage or the death of a loved one are what Olivieri called, “emotional hurricanes that are fodder for my work.”
IPCC Report: Impacts, Adapation, Vulnerability
The top phrases pulled from the report are drought, extreme heat, floods, coastal erosion, disease, hunger, food instability, war and refugees.
XL Pipeline: Sen. Whitehouse and Rep. Waxman Question Koch Bros
“Groups backed by Charles and David Koch have lobbied and run political ads to support construction of the pipeline. But Koch Industries has consistently denied financial motives played any role in these activities, asserting that the Keystone XL pipeline has ‘nothing to do with any of our businesses.’ We want to know whether this is true.”
Feminist Stories From Women’s Liberation: 1963-1970
Lee’s film yields a “complex and multilayered” account which she hopes will instruct her daughter, and future generations of girls, about the struggle that preceded them.
The Expressive Edge of Paper
Recently, the New York Times featured an article about the convergence of big dollars and art fairs. It questioned the reality of a collector—of modest means—finding first-rate works.
Safe Climate Caucus Pumps Up Advocacy and Action
When I first wrote about the Safe Climate Caucus, they were new on the scene. Last year, the agenda of the Safe Climate Caucus was to have a member of the House of Representatives...
