In the whirlwind of the federal government shutdown, it was easy to lose track of all the forward-thinking legislation that the new, young, left-leaning coalition of Democrats in the House is putting forward, such as the Green New Deal, which has recently been gaining steam and popularity. Unapologetic and determined, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York … Continue reading Going for green: UW must adopt more aggressive, immediate sustainability goals