by Ralph Becker | Mar 9, 2015 | Monitor
As mayors from across the country gather today with President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C. for the 50th National League of Cities (NLC) Congressional City Conference, local climate action is taking center stage. Since the effects of climate change, which...
by Arne Duncan, Sally Jewell, Tom Vilsack, Jo-Ellen Darcy, Kathryn Sullivan | Feb 19, 2015 | Monitor
From sea to shining sea, our country is home to gorgeous landscapes, vibrant waterways, and historic treasures that all Americans can enjoy. But right now, young people are spending more time in front of screens than outside, and that means they are missing out on...
by Ashleigh Axios | Dec 29, 2014 | Monitor
A responsible end to the war in Afghanistan. A historic agreement to combat climate change. A strong pace job growth that we haven't seen since the 1990s. Overall, 2014 has offered some great achievements for President Obama and the American people. Join the...
by John Podesta, Mike Boots | Dec 16, 2014 | Monitor
Seafood fraud can happen at any point in the supply chain, undermining law-abiding fishers and misleading consumers. (Photo credit: NOAA) America’s fisheries drive coastal economies and put food on the tables of families across the country. Unfortunately, the...
by Secretary Chuck Hagel | Oct 13, 2014 | Monitor
The responsibility of the Department of Defense is the security of our country. That requires thinking ahead and planning for a wide range of contingencies. Among the future trends that will impact our national security is climate change. Rising global temperatures,...