Journalists Must Rethink Our Fear of Taking Sides Journalists Must Rethink Our Fear of Taking Sides
The media often acts as if identifying threats or naming falsehoods are acts of partisanship. They are not. They are journalism.
Oct 30, 2024 / Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope
How Weathercasters Became the Newest Targets of Conspiracy Theorists How Weathercasters Became the Newest Targets of Conspiracy Theorists
Weather forecasters used to be some of the most trusted people in the news business. Then they began speaking openly about climate change.
Oct 28, 2024 / Mark Hertsgaard
Jane Fonda to Young People: “Do Not Sit This Election Out” Jane Fonda to Young People: “Do Not Sit This Election Out”
Electing Kamala Harris and then pushing her to deliver is the only chance for climate survival, says the Hollywood actress and activist.
Sep 23, 2024 / Mark Hertsgaard
Racism Can Kill Black People Even When a Black Finger Pulls the Trigger Racism Can Kill Black People Even When a Black Finger Pulls the Trigger
Wounded in the biggest mass shooting in modern New Orleans history, African American activist Deborah Cotton embodied a true-crime parable of America’s Obama-Trump era.
May 10, 2024 / Mark Hertsgaard
Protest Matters—but We Cannot Forsake the Vote Protest Matters—but We Cannot Forsake the Vote
At the Freedom Rising Conference, faith leaders gather to confront the “existential threat to democracy” posed by Trump.
May 3, 2024 / Mark Hertsgaard
It’s the 2024 Election Season. Where’s the Climate Story? It’s the 2024 Election Season. Where’s the Climate Story?
Despite the threats to all of humanity, news outlets around the world are largely sidelining the climate conversation
Feb 7, 2024 / Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope
Jane Fonda’s Last Crusade Jane Fonda’s Last Crusade
The activist and Hollywood legend is “having a ball” electing climate champions across the US.
Oct 4, 2023 / Mark Hertsgaard
Making Climate the Everything Story Making Climate the Everything Story
The news media needs to stop treating climate change as a niche topic—and start treating it as the most important story of our time.
Sep 19, 2023 / Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope
A Soundtrack for the Climate Emergency A Soundtrack for the Climate Emergency
A stunning new cover of the 1960s anthem “Eve of Destruction” tops a collection for a world on fire.
Dec 15, 2022 / Mark Hertsgaard
Can Gen Z Save the Midterms for Democrats? Can Gen Z Save the Midterms for Democrats?
Progressive organizers predict a “youth wave” election-night surprise.
Nov 7, 2022 / Mark Hertsgaard