Brian Tokar’s widely-acclaimed book, Earth for Sale, largely disappeared from circulation after the leading New Left publisher, South End Press, went out of business in 2014. The entire book is…
Day: January 17, 2025
Sleep: Watch This Space
By MIKE MAGEE In case you’ve missed it, sleep is all the rage in neurosciences these days. They are fast at work rebranding it “the brain’s rinse cycle.” The brain, protectively…
11 Things to Do on Inauguration Day That Are Great for Your Mental Health
On Monday, Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. For some, it’s a highly anticipated day of celebration. Others have been dreading it—and…
Why do cats have whiskers?
One of the most distinct features of a cat is the thin, wispy hairs coming from their cheeks called whiskers. Other than just being ticklish when they rub their head…
White House’s Pandemic Office, Busy With Bird Flu, Has Uncertain Future Under Trump
The White House office in charge of preparing for the next pandemic is down a wide black-and-white checkerboard hallway in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. Its windows look out across…