Valerie Brown is a journalist specializing in environmental health, climate change and microbiology. In 2009 she was honored by the Society of Environmental Journalists for her writing on epigenetics.
Elizabeth Grossman is an award-winning journalist specializing in science and environmental issues. She is the author of “Chasing Molecules,” “High Tech Trash” and other books.
Feature
How Monsanto Captured the EPA—And Twisted Science—To Keep Glyphosate on the Market
Since 1973, Monsanto has cited dubious science, like tests on the uteri of male mice, and the EPA has let much of it slide.
Valerie Brown and Elizabeth Grossman
Feature
Why the United States Leaves Deadly Chemicals on the Market
A 6-month investigation finds that the revolving door between government and the chemical industry has led the EPA to rely on easily manipulated research. The result? Toxic substances remain in everyday products.
Valerie Brown and Elizabeth Grossman
Announcing In These Times’ New Agreement with the National Writers Union
Freelance contributors are essential to the quality and success of In These Times and independent media, and this agreement is one way to demonstrate their value to our publication and our commitment to transparency.
For more information about the National Writers Union, visit nwu.org.
Read the full agreement, which reaffirms a floor for the rates of our freelance editorial content, as well as our current rates (which are higher) and submissions guidelines below.