2/25/2021 -
Explore the vegetarian debate with updated arguments, quotes, and resources.
4/30/2020 -
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, President Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at minimizing meat shortages, stock in a plant-based meat substitute jumped 41%, and China banned the consumption and farming of wild animals.
4/29/2020 -
Researchers from UC Davis found that health trumped environmental and animal rights concerns for people who chose to give up meat and adopt a plant-based diet.
3/20/2020 -
What do some NBA and NFL players, Game of Thrones and Marvel’s Avengers actors, former 2020 presidential candidates, and New York politicians have in common? Vegan or vegetarian diets. Meet over 40 famous vegetarians and vegans in this updated resource.
8/29/2019 -
Learn about the presidential candidates’ views on important issues, compare them with a side-by-side chart, find your best match with a fun quiz, track their finances, and so much more on our 2020 Presidential Election website. The New York Times called our previous presidential election site “The most comprehensive tool for researching the candidate’s stance on issues.” Check back monthly for expanded issue coverage.
2/21/2019 -
Our new topic explores the pros and cons in the debate over making birth control pills available over-the-counter (OTC). 9.1 million women (12.6% of contraceptive users) use birth control pills, which are the second-most commonly used method of contraception in the United States. Proponents say making the birth control pill available over-the-counter would lower teen pregnancy rates, provide contraceptive access to medically underserved women, and ease access to a health-improving drug with decades of safe use. Opponents say making the Pill over-the-counter would raise the cost of contraception for women, pose a danger to teens’ and women’s health by removing the doctor’s visit requirement, and limit what options are made available.
Our new website presents the top pro & con arguments and quotes, a history of the debate, a video gallery, the prescription status of birth control pills around the world, and a list of drugs switched from prescription to OTC status.
1/17/2019 -
ProCon.org, a Los Angeles-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity,
seeks an in-house Researcher (full-time with benefits or part-time
without benefits) to develop content for websites devoted to a
nonpartisan in-depth presentation of 70+ controversial issues. Three
items are required for application, as specified in the job notice.
7/16/2018 -
We’re excited to announce 50 free lesson plan ideas for educators! Visit our Teachers’ Corner for inspiration, including lessons plans about distinguishing fact from opinion, how to write a “call-to-action” letter, and content from our partner Credo Reference.
4/21/2017 -
Examine the pros and cons with quotes from the North American Vegetarian Society (Pro), chef Anthony Bourdain (Con), film director James Cameron (Pro), and Bill Gates (Con), among other experts and organizations.