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
December 12, 2000: In ‘Bush v. Gore,’ the Supreme Court Gives the Presidential Election to George W. Bush December 12, 2000: In ‘Bush v. Gore,’ the Supreme Court Gives the Presidential Election to George W. Bush
“Power is a mighty temptation. Money is another. Put the two together, and you have a force to reckon with.”
Dec 12, 2015 / Richard Kreitner
A Former Oklahoma City Officer Is Found Guilty in a Sexual-Assault Case A Former Oklahoma City Officer Is Found Guilty in a Sexual-Assault Case
This week brought an end to a much-watched trial that drew attention to the targeting and assault of marginalized women by police.
Dec 11, 2015 / Dani McClain
Meet Marco Rubio’s Far-Right Neocon Donors Meet Marco Rubio’s Far-Right Neocon Donors
This billionaire bestiary is pushing ultra-hawkish and retrograde policies that are repellent to most Americans.
Dec 11, 2015 / Eli Clifton
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
Nearly 400 Anti-Abortion Bills Were Introduced Across the Country This Year Nearly 400 Anti-Abortion Bills Were Introduced Across the Country This Year
Forty-seven new restrictions passed, including clinic regulations, mandatory waiting periods, and measures aimed at Planned Parenthood.
Dec 11, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter
Scientists Warn: The Paris Climate Agreement Needs Massive Improvement Scientists Warn: The Paris Climate Agreement Needs Massive Improvement
The current text doesn’t even mention “fossil fuels” and lacks strong language on human rights.
Dec 11, 2015 / Mark Hertsgaard
For These Refugees, Trump’s Threats Are Already a Reality For These Refugees, Trump’s Threats Are Already a Reality
For one group of Bangladeshi asylum seekers, the threat of “banning Muslims” is far from hypothetical.
Dec 11, 2015 / Michelle Chen
Cowardly and Inept Republican Elites Play Into Trump’s Hands Cowardly and Inept Republican Elites Play Into Trump’s Hands
Impossible dreams of a brokered convention won’t stop Trump. He has to be confronted directly by Republicans who say they will not back him.
Dec 11, 2015 / John Nichols