Vanessa Taylor

For the past few months, many have watched with bated breath the impeachment investigation into President Trump. Today, Democrats officially announced impeachment charges against Trump, setting the stage for the third impeachment of a U.S. president…

Plastic is a major contributor to climate change. Not only can it pollute bodies of water, but making plastic requires the extraction of fossil fuels which can create greenhouse gases and damage forests. Now, numerous states are taking action, most…

In the continued battle for reproductive justice, fighting misinformation is key. Across the country, Republican-controlled state legislatures and crisis pregnancy centers are touting a supposed "abortion reversal" pill. But recently, researchers…

Coffee is an incredibly popular drink in the United States, but your coffee habit could be contributing to climate change. Two companies may be able to start making some good come from coffee waste, though. As part of a sustainability project, Ford…

Over the past few years, Republican legislators have introduced increasingly restrictive abortion laws. Lawmakers are not only targeting abortion access, but also finding ways to make the cost too exorbitant for abortion providers to continue their…

Taxes are always such a touchy topic, especially when the conversation is happening between countries. This summer, France signed a digital services tax, which not everyone was happy about. Now, the Trump administration has proposed tariffs on…

Across the world, campaigns like the youth-led Global Climate Strike have given the fight against climate change increased attention, and called on the world's governments to take meaningful action in order to slow its progress. On Monday,…

Over the past year, the Trump administration has talked about implementing changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). From imposing stricter work requirements to "reforming" enrollment, the administration's proposals are not…

In early December, Twitter plans to delete inactive accounts. That may seem fine, especially for anyone who's had their eye on a handle occupied by an egg that hasn't tweeted since 2009, but what if that account belongs to someone who died? A new…

Believe it or not, robocops already exist, but what about robocop dogs? As technology continues to advance, law enforcement is looking to get their hands on new products. Recently, documents revealed that Massachusetts police leased a robot dog,…

President Trump's finances have been a cause for concern since his election, as his career as a businessman prior to his presidency opens up potential for conflicts of interest. House Democrats believe financial documents may offer clarity, but on…

With the planet in the middle of a climate crisis, protecting water is even more urgent. The safety of water has been at the forefront of recent movements like that against the Dakota Access Pipeline at Standing Rock. Now, one Supreme Court case…

There are a lot of things to love about whales. They're excessively large which makes them fascinating to look at and, for the most part, are gentle to interact with. If that isn't enough, new research suggests that whales may help prevent climate…

Since President Trump's election, there's been a lot of debate over his businesses. Many have expressed concerns that Trump's enterprises could raise conflicts of interest or even border on unconstitutional. With new records showing that Secret…

White nationalism in the United States has been a problem since the nation's inception. But the increasing number of violent acts explicitly linked to white nationalist ideology in recent years has newly given the issue mainstream political…

When it comes to climate change, nothing really exists in isolation. The disasters you see in one area, like increased wild fires or flooding across the globe, are all influenced by other climate events. Now, scientists say global heating is…

Since President Trump came into office, the administration has taken a clear pro-Israel stance. From controversially recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital to cutting aid intended for Palestinian refugees, Trump hasn't shied away from the…

For many travelers, checking into your hotel and being greeted by an assortment of mini toiletries lining the bathroom counter is a staple experience. But recently, major hotel company Hyatt announced plans to reduce single-use plastics including…

Vaping has seen a surge in popularity across the United States. With rising concerns over teens' use of vapes, many have looked to the government to begin regulating the product. Despite earlier plans to do so, President Trump has revisited his plan…