Economy

fishing trawler

Charting a Sustainable Course for the Blue Economy Charting a Sustainable Course for the Blue Economy

Ocean industries are often even more polluting than their terrestrial counterparts.

Jun 8, 2021 / David Helvarg and Jason Scorse

Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer

Washington Watch: Schumer Says the Senate Will Approve $250 Billion for Jobs of the Future Washington Watch: Schumer Says the Senate Will Approve $250 Billion for Jobs of the Future

Chuck Schumer has his work cut out for him. The New York Democrat is the majority leader of a Senate that is evenly split between the two major party caucuses. Minority leader Mitc…

Jun 7, 2021 / John Nichols

Hollow Thoughts and Prayers

Hollow Thoughts and Prayers Hollow Thoughts and Prayers

Government inaction as mass shootings mount.

Jun 7, 2021 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

Bill Gates and Michael Larson

Despite the Headlines, the Gates Foundation Has Evaded Scrutiny Despite the Headlines, the Gates Foundation Has Evaded Scrutiny

Allegations of financial misconduct against Michael Larson, who manages the foundation’s money as well as a portion of Bill and Melinda’s personal wealth, should prompt a closer lo...

Jun 7, 2021 / Tim Schwab

Scottish Independence

Is Scotland Closer to Independence? Is Scotland Closer to Independence?

Elections in Scotland confirmed the position of the nationalists. But what vision of an independent future are its supporters backing?

Jun 7, 2021 / Rory Scothorne

Bernie Sanders

Bernie Sanders Is Fed Up With Republican Obstruction—and Democratic Caution Bernie Sanders Is Fed Up With Republican Obstruction—and Democratic Caution

“If Republicans don’t want to cooperate,” he says, “then, yes, we have to move forward without them.”

Jun 4, 2021 / John Nichols

Echo Chambers

Echo Chambers Echo Chambers

Fossil Fools. Scenes from our series “The Greater Quiet” for the week of May 31.

Jun 4, 2021 / Steve Brodner

Boris Johnson

Covid-19 Is a Boon for UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Buds Covid-19 Is a Boon for UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Buds

The British government’s latest “test to travel” scheme is providing yet another opportunity for Conservative officials’ friends—like Randox founder Peter FitzGerald—to profit from...

Jun 4, 2021 / Natasha Hakimi Zapata

Andrés Manuel López Obrador

AMLO Has Been a Disappointment to the World—for Mexico, He’s Been Far Worse AMLO Has Been a Disappointment to the World—for Mexico, He’s Been Far Worse

The Mexican president’s botched Covid response and his lean toward militarization indicate that he takes his cues from the past, not the future.

Jun 4, 2021 / Dawn Paley

Trump Coronavirus Pandemic

How to Make Money Off a Pandemic How to Make Money Off a Pandemic

The Trump administration saw the pandemic not for what it took away but for what it offered.

Jun 4, 2021 / Nina Burleigh

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