The UN Climate Conference Finally Names the Culprit, Fossil Fuels—but Is It Enough? The UN Climate Conference Finally Names the Culprit, Fossil Fuels—but Is It Enough?
Not demanding a “phase out” of fossil fuels—which over 140 nations at COP 28 pushed for—and or detailing how to transition—leaves the agreement without teeth.
Dec 19, 2023 / Tina Gerhardt
How BRICS Countries Help to Define a Truly New World Order How BRICS Countries Help to Define a Truly New World Order
Its upcoming summit will reveal its growing power.
Jun 27, 2023 / Helena Cobban
After 12 Years, Syria Joins the Arab League After 12 Years, Syria Joins the Arab League
Will regional reconciliation provide a chance for de-escalation and end a damaging civil war?
May 23, 2023 / Helena Cobban
Inside the Youth Campaign to Bring Climate Change to the World’s Highest Court Inside the Youth Campaign to Bring Climate Change to the World’s Highest Court
After years of organizing, a global movement of young people helped push the UN to request a consequential opinion on climate change from the International Court of Justice.
Apr 26, 2023 / StudentNation / Robin Happel
How Vanuatu’s Climate Campaign Could Save the World How Vanuatu’s Climate Campaign Could Save the World
The tiny island country has pushed the UN and the International Court of Justice to take unprecedented action that could help avert planetary catastrophe.
Apr 5, 2023 / Julian Aguon and Margaretha Wewerinke-Singh
The Media’s Recent Turn to “Climate Optimism” Is a Cruel Fantasy The Media’s Recent Turn to “Climate Optimism” Is a Cruel Fantasy
Beneath the upbeat messaging, the latest UN climate report makes it clear that while the means to save the planet may still be available, the political will is nowhere in sight.
Apr 3, 2023 / Wen Stephenson
Supporting Ukraine—Without Writing a Blank Check Supporting Ukraine—Without Writing a Blank Check
Navigating between solidarity and recklessness.
Feb 16, 2023 / Gilbert Achcar
Sovereign Cuba, 125 Years Later Sovereign Cuba, 125 Years Later
It is long past time that the US treated Cuba like the sovereign nation it is.
Feb 13, 2023 / William M. LeoGrande
The United States Thinks It’s the Exception to the Rules of War The United States Thinks It’s the Exception to the Rules of War
Unlike the rest of the world, we have “Constitutional rights,” which apparently include the right to commit war crimes with impunity.
Jan 10, 2023 / Rebecca Gordon
Against Climate Optimism—Because “Team Normal” Won’t Save the World Against Climate Optimism—Because “Team Normal” Won’t Save the World
Some of us refuse to go along with a mainstream climate movement that settles for genocide.
Dec 19, 2022 / Wen Stephenson