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Human Origins Destroys Core Fascist Mythology
Monday, 22 June 2026, 2:07 pm | Independent Media Institute
How deep history challenges fascist myths of purity, hierarchy, and identity. More >>
Ritual, Power, And The Weekend Arena
Monday, 22 June 2026, 2:04 pm | Independent Media Institute
Social scientists have long recognized that communal rituals are a universal human experience that binds people together in various ways. More >>
How Agave Agroforestry Can Restore Drylands And Strengthen Climate Resilience
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 7:55 am | Independent Media Institute
The agave-powered agroforestry & livestock management system is an example of how native desert plants, cultivated as part of an agroforestry system, can regenerate drylands & provide inexpensive animal feed, taking pressure off overgrazed rangelands More >>
Why Wild Bats Matter To Agave, Tequila, And Desert Ecosystems
Monday, 15 June 2026, 3:45 pm | Independent Media Institute
Bats pollinate wild agave plants, sustaining desert ecosystems and preserving the genetic diversity that supports tequila and mezcal production. More >>
Do Organic Farms Use Pesticides? How Organic And Conventional Farming Differ
Friday, 12 June 2026, 9:36 am | Independent Media Institute
Many consumers assume organic food is pesticide-free. In reality, both organic and conventional farms use pesticides, but the types of products, regulatory standards, and pest-management strategies differ significantly. More >>
Women Face The Greatest Climate Risks But Are Critical To Climate Action
Friday, 12 June 2026, 7:34 am | Independent Media Institute
Women and girls are disproportionately affected by the climate crisis, yet women’s leadership and local knowledge are critical to building more resilient communities. More >>
The Mirror Of Neolithic Art: How Çatalhöyük Confronts The Hubris Of The Modernist Perspective
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 1:09 pm | Independent Media Institute
That bird’s-eye view that we see through drones today was a daily reality for the Çatalhöyük residents. In a settlement with no streets, where entry to houses was through roofs, life flowed on the rooftops. More >>
Investing In Care: A Public-Private Model For Youth Opportunity
Monday, 8 June 2026, 1:03 pm | Independent Media Institute
A scalable model that combines education, paid work, mentorship, and healthcare to support vulnerable youth. More >>
The Long History Of Controlling Water—and Why It No Longer Works
Sunday, 7 June 2026, 6:45 pm | Independent Media Institute
For 6,000 years, humans have controlled water to serve their needs, but a warming planet is revealing the limits of that approach. More >>
How Propaganda And False Information Are Undermining Humanitarian Work
Wednesday, 3 June 2026, 9:14 pm | Independent Media Institute
From vaccine hesitancy to conflict-zone rumors, false information is making it harder for humanitarian organizations to build trust, protect civilians, and save lives. More >>
How Stone Tools, Fire, And Language Paved The Highway To Artificial Intelligence
Wednesday, 3 June 2026, 9:16 am | Independent Media Institute
Each leap in human communication—from vocal anatomy to writing to digital networks—followed the same pattern: faster, more complex, less individual. More >>
As Americans Struggle, Trump’s Wealth Soars
Monday, 1 June 2026, 11:45 am | Independent Media Institute
Trump is flouting regulations to reap billions for himself, as ordinary Americans teeter on the edge of economic ruin. More >>
The Roots Of The U.S.-Russia Rivalry
Monday, 1 June 2026, 11:25 am | Independent Media Institute
Russia-U.S. relations became most visible during their Cold War confrontation and are now dangerously dysfunctional. Long-established suspicion and overlapping interests have shaped periods of cooperation and competition for centuries. More >>
Building Fairer Cities: New Insights From Mohenjo-Daro
Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 8:27 am | Independent Media Institute
We don’t know exactly how Mohenjo-daro’s citizens kept a lid on inequality. Was it an effect of the broader economic system, which perhaps gave all the city’s residents equivalent access to land and fuel for making bricks? More >>
How Earth-Centered Education Helps Children Learn Through Nature, Play, And Relationship
Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 7:15 am | Independent Media Institute
An ecological approach to learning uses outdoor play, storytelling, and shared experience to help children develop a kinship worldview—a deep recognition that living and nonliving parts of the Earth are fundamentally connected. More >>
Ready Or Not, AI Government Is Already Here
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 9:34 am | Independent Media Institute
Automation has shaped governments for decades, but new AI-driven systems are taking on functions from warfare to welfare. Promising speed and efficiency, their growing influence over decision-making complicates political accountability. More >>
Criminalizing Childhood: When The Justice System Fails America’s Youth
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 8:45 pm | Independent Media Institute
From child labor to incarceration, U.S. laws often treat youth as disposable rather than nurturing their potential. More >>
When Poverty Makes You Sick: The Hidden Cost Of Neglecting Youth Health
Friday, 8 May 2026, 9:02 am | Independent Media Institute
An investigation by ProPublica documented that apartments at the city’s Taft Homes were plagued by mold, water damage, infestations & peeling paint — conditions that doctors and health inspectors linked to asthma flareups and respiratory problems. More >>
How Human Ecology Shapes Social Democracy
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 9:21 am | Independent Media Institute
Human ecology offers a framework for understanding how social systems in Nordic countries and New York shape participation, trust, and collective well-being. More >>
Understanding News Fatigue—and How To Stay Informed Without Overload
Saturday, 2 May 2026, 9:41 pm | Independent Media Institute
Constant exposure to headlines can take a psychological toll. Here’s why it happens and how readers can stay informed without becoming overwhelmed. More >>
