It’s unclear how well-equipped other state and federal departments are to take over the Education Department’s responsibilities. 

Americans today prefer to vanquish their opponent rather than work for the common good.

“Our goal is to remind negotiators that behind every policy decision are real people and real lives at risk.”

Data shows that even in developed nations relatively sheltered from climate change, over 80% of poor people are exposed to at least one climate hazard, like drought, air pollution or extreme heat.

The political strategy, rooted in racism and authoritarianism, is causing doubt about what’s real and what isn’t.

Changing the clocks for daylight saving time runs counter to human nature — and nature itself.

The fear and uncertainty transcends politics, with both Democratic and Republican women over 65 expressing similar doubts.

Drought isn’t the only climate-driven disaster hitting cities. But it may be the most insidious of the natural threats straining local budgets.

Hoover, director until his death in 1972, operated a secret FBI within the FBI that he used to destroy people and organizations whose political opinions he opposed.

Blaming the federal shutdown on Democrats has legal and political risks, including running afoul of the Hatch Act.