Seattle tried to guarantee higher pay for delivery drivers – here’s why it didn’t work as intended
Base pay rose as intended, but the drivers’ total compensation, including tips, didn’t increase.
March 19, 2026
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Trump’s new child care subsidy rules compound an already dire situation for providers and families
The Trump administration’s new child care subsidy rules are the latest measure to challenge the struggling industry.
March 19, 2026
Targeting of energy facilities turned Iran war into worst-case scenario for Gulf states
Iran has responded in kind to attacks on its energy infrastructure. With the energy assets of Gulf states now in play for Tehran, regional chaos grows by the hour.
March 19, 2026
Israeli action in Lebanon risks repeating history’s mistakes — and torpedoing a historic moment for dialogue
The resumption of war between Hezbollah and Israel has raised the prospect of an occupation of southern Lebanon.
March 20, 2026
Why Colorado River negotiations stalled, and how they could resume with the possibility of agreement
The current Colorado River negotiations process includes all five of the most common sources of conflict in any process seeking compromise.
March 20, 2026
I Cover Religion. Even I Was Shocked by the New Fox Show About Women and the Bible.
We’re in a Bible-curious time for popular media.
March 22, 2026
Why YouTuber Hank Green Turned Down More Money to Make a Bigger Difference
How a prolific online creator fights against A.I. slop.
March 22, 2026
Beer Companies Are Desperate to Get Gen Z Drinking. But Their Newest Strategy May Do the Opposite.
A very old man walks into a bar …
March 22, 2026
Stuck in the Weeds: The Invasive Plant That Thrives on Bureaucracy
This story was originally published by Undark and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. In the spring of 2024, when Cy Tongate visited Shelby Park on the ea...
March 22, 2026
Treasury Secretary Insists Trump Is “Jiu-Jitsuing the Iranians”
“Sometimes you have to escalate to de-escalate.” That’s how Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended Donald Trump’s threats against Iranian leaders and infrastructure on Sunday, insisting on NB...
March 22, 2026
What Exactly Will ICE Do at Airports? No One Seems to Know.
Surprise! Just one day before Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are supposed to be deployed to airports around the country to help reduce long lines caused by the partial government shutdown ...
March 22, 2026
Lowe Brand Recognition
Can Britain’s new right-wing challenger rise above the spoiler level? The post Lowe Brand Recognition appeared first on The American Conservative.
March 22, 2026
Paul Ehrlich, Estimated Prophet
The modern Malthusian had conviction, if nothing else. The post Paul Ehrlich, Estimated Prophet appeared first on The American Conservative.
March 22, 2026
Why Trump Can’t Get Asian Allies to Help in Iran
U.S. partners don’t trust Washington to pursue a coherent strategy. The post Why Trump Can’t Get Asian Allies to Help in Iran appeared first on The American Conservative.
March 22, 2026
Zelensky Under Pressure
New developments are restricting the Ukrainian president’s room for maneuver. The post Zelensky Under Pressure appeared first on The American Conservative.
March 22, 2026
Georgia farmers’ long wait for Helene relief is ending
The state’s biggest crops needed a special program to cover "once-in-a-generation" losses — for the second time in a decade.
March 17, 2026
How Ann Arbor, Michigan, is creating its own clean energy utility
Investor-owned utilities have been slow to ditch oil and gas. The city of Ann Arbor plans to boost access to renewables through a new dual-service model.
March 17, 2026
Big Oil has moved on from ‘greenwashing.’ Here’s the new playbook.
Over a few years, oil giants went from trumpeting climate pledges to saying fossil fuels are here to stay.
March 18, 2026
Is your state becoming uninsurable? We have the latest data.
Home insurance is buckling under climate risk and construction trends. Find out how your state fares.
March 18, 2026
California bets on an obscure tool to replace clean air authority Trump revoked
The rules would hold pollution magnets like warehouses, ports and railyards accountable for the trucks and ships they attract.
March 22, 2026