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The View From Here: Renewable energy best way to fight Putin

Fossil fuels will keep powering Russia’s ability to make war until we commit to a carbon-free economy.

by Charles Thompson Special to the Telegram March 6, 2022March 5, 2022

Living in the woods, a writer discovers that he is not alone, even when driving his van.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal March 6, 2022March 6, 2022

Concern about sending the wrong message to substance users helps spread infectious diseases.

by Norman Abelson Special to the Press Herald March 5, 2022March 4, 2022

Over 50 years ago, as a U.S. Senate press secretary for a Democrat, I had warm ties with my Republican peers. Is it too late to return to those days?

by Jason M. Blazakis Special to the Los Angeles Times March 5, 2022March 4, 2022

It may be the only tool that could bring shame and regret to Vladimir Putin.

by Jacqueline Lazú Progressive Perspectives March 5, 2022March 4, 2022

The benefits of the practice are embedded both in established legal precedent and in social science research.

by Andrew Phillips Grannell and Christine Guerrini Special to the Press Herald March 4, 2022March 3, 2022

Putin has put Russia’s nuclear forces on high alert. He may be just posturing, but no one benefits from the specter of a return to the Cold War.

by Karl W. Smith Bloomberg Opinion March 4, 2022March 3, 2022

The proposals the president made in his State of the Union address won’t have much impact on short-term price increases.

by Katherine Crosson Special to the Press Herald March 3, 2022March 4, 2022

HR 1456 will make reforms to many Peace Corps programs and advance ideas for incorporating racial justice and equity in agency activities.

by Erica Bryant Progressive Perspectives March 3, 2022March 2, 2022

Vague regulations regarding temperature have resulted in harm and even death for those behind bars.