Border Agency to Kick Off Building Trump’s Wall Through a National Wildlife Refuge in Texas
Construction on the wall was not expected to begin until January.
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Inside the United Nations’ Plan to Govern Marine Environments That Sit Outside Any National Jurisdiction
High seas comprise about two-thirds of the oceans—and no one body or agency is tasked with their governance.
What McCain’s Brain Cancer Tells Us About Vietnam Vets’ Exposure to Agent Orange
The Republican senator never has sought to connect any of his health troubles, including prior bouts with skin cancer, with Agent Orange exposure and has a mixed record when it comes to compensating fellow veterans for wartime exposures.
Adapting Elder Care to the Future of Work
The vast need for elder care is compounded by the fact that many Baby Boomers lack adequate savings to cover retirement income or health care, making them even more dependent on relatives.
A Damaging New Secure Housing Unit Poses Problems on Rikers Island
A new report from the New York City Board of Correction suggests that inmates have traded one problematic practice for another.
Can Spatial Computing Change How We View the Digital World?
Whether or not you're convinced people will wear smartglasses in the future, spatial computing is already transforming the way we work, learn, and spend our leisure time.
The Contentious Fight to Protect Indonesian Palm Oil
At a time when a huge number of oil palm firms are accused of grabbing indigenous lands, Indonesian authorities say nothing about the need for companies to obtain free, prior, and informed consent of communities before operating in their territory.
Cultivating Civic Ownership Among Younger Citizens
There is a large need for putting young people at the helm of addressing some of our country’s most pressing problems.
What Trump’s EPA Cuts Mean for the Future of Environmental Justice Funding
Facing Trump's proposals for cutting programs that help minorities and the poor, Democrats scramble to make up for missed opportunities to protect them.
Puerto Rico as a Blueprint for Voter Engagement
Extraordinary efforts to bolster access to voting and participation in civic life have led to a high level of political engagement in Puerto Rico.