California looms large in the imagination, always has, and based on its forty million citizens—ten million more than any other state—we can logically conclude that the Golden State lives up to its reputation. California also looms as... Read More

His papers don’t mention it but we wonder if Charles Darwin ever thought about factoring God into his theory of evolution, because when you look back over the tens of thousands of years of human existence, God has definitely... Read More

One of the great pleasures of working so closely with the independent publishing community is the opportunity to see so many translations and book projects written by foreign authors. Independent publishers like Open Letter, Two Lines... Read More

As our planet continues to warm, historical weather patterns will change and many regions will be thrown into turmoil because of drought, flooding, variations in ocean currents, and other unforeseen effects. Consequently, in the years to... Read More

In the early to mid 1800s, much of the region now known as Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Utah, and Nevada was still a land of myth and rumor based on the not-so-reliable accounts of mountain men, trappers, and prospectors. But after the Civil... Read More

For many voters, the presidential election came down to one issue alone: Joe Biden’s commitment to take on climate change with all of his presidential powers should he win. And, within hours of securing Pennsylvania’s electoral... Read More

As of this moment, the unfolding ballot-counting drama is riveting—and torturous—for Republicans and Democrats alike. Alas, there’s nothing left to do but watch and perhaps, pray, if you’re so inclined. This week’s interview... Read More

Is holding a free and fair election too much to ask of this country? Seemingly so. But let’s not rehash the reasons we’re on pins and needles. The problems across our wide land are all too plain to see—and it seems, the more we... Read More