Loading...With a mother who struggled with heavy substance use, Rodney Stotts grew up in southeast Washington during the crack epidemic. By early adulthood, he reflected his circumstances – dealing drugs and on course to cross up with law enforcement, he says.Then, by accident, he found work with raptors, rehabilitating injured birds of prey and using them for environmental education at Earth Conservation Corps, a nonprofit then focused on cleaning the notoriously polluted Anacostia River.A master falconer shows how healing through nature offers second chances for injured birds of prey,...…Loading...With a mother who struggled with heavy substance use, Rodney Stotts grew up in southeast Washington during the crack epidemic. By early adulthood, he reflected his circumstances – dealing drugs and on course to cross up with law enforcement, he says.Then, by accident, he found work with raptors, rehabilitating injured birds of prey and using them for environmental education at Earth Conservation Corps, a nonprofit then focused on cleaning the notoriously polluted Anacostia River.A master falconer shows how healing through nature offers second chances for injured birds of prey,...WW…

This website uses cookies toimprove functionality and performance. By continuing to browse the siteyou are agreeing to our .The consequences of the events unfolding in Washington this week may not be felt immediately. But their long-term impact on American democracy could be significant.Loading...In Washington, 2021 is beginning with a wild and likely consequential week that could establish which party controls the Senate – and show whether the GOP is splintering into competing factions as President Donald Trump’s term in office nears its end.In a larger sense the historic events of these...…This website uses cookies toimprove functionality and performance. By continuing to browse the siteyou are agreeing to our .The consequences of the events unfolding in Washington this week may not be felt immediately. But their long-term impact on American democracy could be significant.Loading...In Washington, 2021 is beginning with a wild and likely consequential week that could establish which party controls the Senate – and show whether the GOP is splintering into competing factions as President Donald Trump’s term in office nears its end.In a larger sense the historic events of these...WW…

This website uses cookies toimprove functionality and performance. By continuing to browse the siteyou are agreeing to our .The holidays are traditionally a time to focus on people experiencing hunger. This year, the social safety net designed to counter food insecurity is starting to fray. Loading...As the COVID-19 pandemic ravages the U.S. economy, it has given rise to a related public health crisis: food insecurity. Last year, 35 million Americans were food insecure, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That number may rise to 50 million by the end of the year. Just ask...…This website uses cookies toimprove functionality and performance. By continuing to browse the siteyou are agreeing to our .The holidays are traditionally a time to focus on people experiencing hunger. This year, the social safety net designed to counter food insecurity is starting to fray. Loading...As the COVID-19 pandemic ravages the U.S. economy, it has given rise to a related public health crisis: food insecurity. Last year, 35 million Americans were food insecure, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That number may rise to 50 million by the end of the year. Just ask...WW…