Robert C. Koehler: Poisoning ourselves with war
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When we wage war, we dehumanize — then kill — a specific segment of humanity.
Search Results for United Way
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The struggle between consumerism and sustainability
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With the holiday season winding to a close and the world moving forward into another New Year, it may be the perfect time to reflect on our way of buying and using goods.
Do wealthy people generate more pollution, carbon emissions?
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The richest 10 percent of humanity was responsible for 52 percent of global emissions between 1990 and 2015, according to a 2020 Oxfam report.
Morgan Griffith: Cause and effect
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The end of one year and the beginning of another offers the occasion to reflect on what has changed and what remains the same.
Why the path to citizenship remains blocked: And why it matters
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One of the signal stories of 2021 was a narrative of unfulfilled promise: the promise by a new president to open a path to citizenship to 10.2 million immigrants – and the thwarting of that promise by the politics of a particular historical moment.
When can my children get vaccinated for COVID-19?
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As we experience yet another impactful wave of COVID-19 with the omicron variant, the push to get as many people vaccinated continues throughout the United States. But when can you get your kids vaccinated?
Can defensive medicine lead to medical malpractice?
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Defensive medicine has been around since the mid-20th century. However, there has been a resurgence in recent years, and it is triggering a concurrent wave of medical malpractice lawsuits.
Introducing the reimagined Virginia Museum of History & Culture
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The Virginia Museum of History & Culture will re-open in May after the most extensive and transformative renovation in its nearly 200-year history.
Climate Action Alliance roundup of climate, energy news
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Here’s Climate Action Alliance of the Valley’s second December 2021 roundup.
Warm temperatures move more shrimp into Chesapeake Bay waters
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Large white shrimp — the kind that might star in a white-wine scampi — have been riding warmer waters into the Chesapeake Bay in growing numbers.
