Rose Conlon
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What Biden's executive order on policing does, and doesn't do
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
May 27, 2022
The National Urban League's Marc Morial says the order is limited and not a replacement for legislation.
Remembering Hazel Henderson and her legacy as environmental activist, futurist
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
May 26, 2022
Henderson was known for her work in evolutionary economics, including championing alternative measures of economic prosperity.
New tool helps evaluate older adults' decision-making ability
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
May 25, 2022
The system is designed to gauge whether formal psychiatric assessment may be needed.
As tourism returns, can we make it more responsible?
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
May 19, 2022
"What does tourism do for this community? Has tourism contributed to a loss of biodiversity? These are questions that a tourist can ask irrespective of their budget," said sustainable travel consultant Judy Kepher-Gona.
If oil prices are off their peaks, why are gas prices still rising?
by
David Brancaccio
, Alex Schroeder
and Rose Conlon
May 18, 2022
"Gasoline prices and diesel prices are going to be very high through the summer, potentially higher than they are today," says Bloomberg's Javier Blas.
California's drought is squeezing farmers and threatening food prices
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
May 10, 2022
“There are a lot of empty fields that aren't being planted — something I've never seen before," say Terranova Ranch's Don Cameron.
There's a lot of money on both sides of the abortion debate. How much does it matter?
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
May 9, 2022
When it comes to reproductive rights, political spending doesn't always correlate with policy outcomes.
A Warhol painting could fetch $200 million. What's so special about it?
May 6, 2022
Warhol's Marilyn Monroe silkscreen is valuable, yes, but not very innovative, says art critic Blake Gopnik.
Pandemic-driven poverty in New York City persists amid recovery, report finds
by
David Brancaccio
, Rose Conlon
and Jarrett Dang
May 3, 2022
The report from Robin Hood and Columbia University sheds light on the enduring economic hardship faced by many New Yorkers.
War in Ukraine could affect food and energy prices through 2024, World Bank says
by
David Brancaccio
, Alex Schroeder
and Rose Conlon
Apr 28, 2022
Wheat prices could increase more than 40% and energy more than 50% this year, according to the bank's president, David Malpass.