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04/16/21

My Most Important Insight as a Psychotherapist After 40 Years

By Thomas Plante

Sacredness, respect, dignity, and reverence organizes and centers me. And you?

President Biden’s Policy Mistake About Carbon Pricing Will Be Monumental

By Hersh Shefrin

President Biden is sidestepping the carbon pricing issue, despite the strong recommendations of most mainstream economists, including his Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.

Nature book and author John S. Farnsworth

A New Golden Age of Natural History

Santa Clara emeritus senior lecturer writes about living—and writing—from the field.

Photo of President Bill Clinton signing Executive Order inspired by activist Hazel M. Johnson.

Remembering "The Mother of Environmental Justice"

By Nancy Unger

Hazel M. Johnson recognized a high number of cancer deaths and unexplained health problems among her neighbors. She decided to take action.

Photograph of immigrants raising American flags

Biden Has Set the Tone on Immigration—But Will He Deliver for Me and My Family?

By Claudia Flores '12

Did you know? Five million undocumented Americans, including 200,000 DACA recipients, are part of the nation's frontline “essential” workforce during the pandemic.

Children, Schools, and the Pandemic

By Brett Solomon

Brett Johnson Solomon fears a new lost generation of children who will have a tougher time healing or catching up when life resumes post-pandemic.