Grandpa's Litter Picking Taught Me True Citizenship

After seeing her 83-year-old grandfather risk his life to clean up rubbish, Esme Gordon-Craig realized being a good citizen requires more than just not littering—it demands active, practical effort.

Heatwave Denial: A Class Politics Issue

Columnists in the billionaire press downplay heatwave dangers, ignoring evidence that warnings save lives and that extreme heat disproportionately harms children and the poor.

Jefferson Descendant on Complex Legacy Ahead of US 250th

Shannon LaNier, sixth great-grandson of Thomas Jefferson and descendant of Sally Hemings, reflects on his lineage, historical contradictions, and the role of African Americans in the nation's founding as the US turns 250.

Trump at Roosevelt Library Amid Conservation Clash

Donald Trump will attend the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opening on July 1, while his administration has lifted protections from over 86 million acres of public lands, contradicting Roosevelt's conservation legacy.

Vieques: Puerto Rican Island Poisoned by US Navy Bombing

Vieques, a Puerto Rican island, suffers a cancer rate up to 35% higher than the rest of the archipelago due to decades of US Navy bombing, leaving unexploded munitions and contamination. Residents fear military reactivation as the Roosevelt Roads base reo

Gen Z Women Lead MAGA Anti-Trans Push After Court Ruling

After the Supreme Court upheld state bans on transgender athletes, Gen Z conservative women celebrated, signaling their growing influence in the MAGA movement. They use feminist language to advance anti-trans policies, reshaping conservatism.

Three London Boroughs Yet to Declare Climate Emergency

Seven years after the first London borough declared a climate emergency, Bexley, Bromley, and the City of London Corporation still have not. They prioritise action over declarations, citing progress like Bromley's 55% emissions cut since 2018.

England's warmest June on record amid extreme heatwave

England recorded its warmest June since 1884 with an average temperature of 17.1°C, while the UK saw its second warmest June. A heatwave brought seven consecutive days above 30°C and a new June peak of 37.7°C.

Haaland's Bag Collection Draws PETA Ire

Erling Haaland's collection of exotic skin handbags, including Hermès Birkins, has angered PETA, who accuse the footballer of endorsing animal cruelty.

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