Commentary

In a new report, scientists warn of a precipitous drop in the world’s insect population. We need to pay close attention, as over time, this could be just as catastrophic to humans as it is to insects. Special attention must be paid to the principal drivers of this insect decline, because while climate change is adding to the problem, food production is a much larger contributor. Read More »

The divide between states supporting reproductive rights and states seeking to restrict those rights keeps growing, with a raft of new state laws that either protect or undercut abortion access, depending on the state. That divide now threatens to turn into a giant legal chasm. Read More »

Nearly half a century ago, New York State was a national leader in the fight over abortion rights. It recently took the lead again, as the Legislature passed and Governor Cuomo signed a landmark bill that will guard against overturning of abortion rights by the U.S. Supreme Court. It not only helps guarantee the rights of women living in New York; it’s a much needed affirmation of reproductive rights at a time when they’re under siege across the U.S. Read More »

Presidencies are often made or broken within the first two years, so how is the Trump legacy looking at the two-year mark? Read More »