The Paris Climate Deal Will Not Save Us The Paris Climate Deal Will Not Save Us
The agreement will still raise global temperatures 3 to 4 degrees Celsius.
Dec 12, 2015 / Naomi Klein
Naomi Klein: Climate Change Will Destroy These Countries Naomi Klein: Climate Change Will Destroy These Countries
In Paris, vulnerable nations are being forced to accept unconscionable terms to stay in existence.
Dec 12, 2015 / Naomi Klein
Hillary Clinton Is Whitewashing the Financial Catastrophe Hillary Clinton Is Whitewashing the Financial Catastrophe
She has a plan that she claims will reform Wall Street—but she’s deflecting responsibility from old friends and donors in the industry.
Dec 11, 2015 / William Greider
The End of Chavismo? Why Venezuela’s Ruling Party Lost Big, and What Comes Next The End of Chavismo? Why Venezuela’s Ruling Party Lost Big, and What Comes Next
Even Chavistas are fed up with the economic crisis and want change. But unlike the right, grassroots leaders are calling for more popular control and collective decision-making.
Dec 10, 2015 / Gabriel Hetland
In the Final Hours of the Climate Talks, a 1.5 Degrees C Target Is Still on the Table—but Is That a Good Thing? In the Final Hours of the Climate Talks, a 1.5 Degrees C Target Is Still on the Table—but Is That a Good Thing?
In exchange for including the ambitious target in the final text, developing nations are being pressured to never again mention “liability and compensation.”
Dec 9, 2015 / Mark Hertsgaard
When Planting Trees Hurts the Environment When Planting Trees Hurts the Environment
In Paris this week, policy-makers are considering an ambitious new plan to cover 50 million acres of South American land with trees. That might not be a good idea.
Dec 9, 2015 / Eilís O’Neill
Once Again, California Leads the Way Once Again, California Leads the Way
Governor Jerry Brown leads in tackling catastrophic climate change.
Dec 8, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
How to Get Rid of Your Landlord and Socialize American Housing, in 3 Easy Steps How to Get Rid of Your Landlord and Socialize American Housing, in 3 Easy Steps
Homelessness, unaffordable urban real estate, devastating gentrification, and the housing bubble are all rooted in privatized housing.
Dec 8, 2015 / Jesse A. Myerson
Paul Ryan Just Accidentally Made a Great Case for Raising the Minimum Wage Paul Ryan Just Accidentally Made a Great Case for Raising the Minimum Wage
In his first major speech as speaker of the House, Ryan inadvertently made one of the strongest arguments for lifting the wage floor.
Dec 4, 2015 / Rebecca Vallas and Melissa Boteach
Here’s How the Left Should Think About the Chan-Zuckerberg Announcement Here’s How the Left Should Think About the Chan-Zuckerberg Announcement
Could the Facebook family change the status quo of Silicon Valley philanthropy?
Dec 3, 2015 / Amy Schiller