Stuff YOU Should Know
Native Americans Oppose Nevada Lithium Mine Renewable energy can sometimes come with hidden costs. For example, the element lithium is an important component in rechargeable batteries. In fact, by 2030, it is expected that demand for lithium will increase tenfold in the United States alone. But mining for lithium can be harmful to the planet, […]
ERA . . . yes?
This week’s story update on the Election Central Web site discusses the possibility of finalizing a Constitutional amendment that is generations in the making. Women and men have equal rights under the Constitution, right? Wrong. In fact, the proposed constitutional amendment which would guarantee equal rights to women–the aptly-named Equal Rights Amendment–has been stalled in […]
Las Vegas Tragedy
Last Sunday night, a lone gunman opened fire during a country music concert on the Las Vegas strip, causing the most deadly mass shooting in modern American history. At least 59 people were killed and more than 527 injured (as of Monday evening). Festival Turns Deadly About 22,000 people had gathered on the strip for […]