Kurt Vonnegut’s Prescient Insight Into Veterans’ Trauma Kurt Vonnegut’s Prescient Insight Into Veterans’ Trauma
Well before PTSD became an official diagnosis, his classic novel Slaughterhouse-Five described the psychic wounds of war.
Nov 11, 2021 / Tom Roston
It’s in the Air It’s in the Air
Climate change disproportionally impacts people of color.
Nov 10, 2021 / OppArt / Rogue Citizen
Who Is the World’s Greatest Climate Champion? Who Is the World’s Greatest Climate Champion?
The United States, of course—according to the United States.
Nov 9, 2021 / Mark Hertsgaard
At COP 26, Island Nations Demand Action on Funding and Emissions At COP 26, Island Nations Demand Action on Funding and Emissions
Islands have contributed little to global emissions yet stand to suffer disproportionately from climate change. Now, they are demanding more funding to protect themselves.
Nov 9, 2021 / Tina Gerhardt
Why We Need a “Long Telegram” About the Climate Crisis—Not Conflict With China or Russia Why We Need a “Long Telegram” About the Climate Crisis—Not Conflict With China or Russia
If we don’t find a way to address the real and growing climate threat, the basic duty of the state—to defend the security of its citizens—will have been forfeited.
Nov 9, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
COP26 Action Steps? COP26 Action Steps?
Net-zero carbon can’t wait.
Nov 9, 2021 / OppArt / Peter Kuper
It Doesn’t Pay to Be Right About America’s Wars It Doesn’t Pay to Be Right About America’s Wars
This country hates to be reminded that not everyone was duped by the domino theory.
Nov 9, 2021 / Nick Turse
Letters From the November 15/22, 2021, Issue Letters From the November 15/22, 2021, Issue
Readers respond to the hiring of Mohammed El-Kurd as Palestine correspondent.
Nov 9, 2021 / Our Readers
“We’re Here to Call for Climate Justice,” Say the Glasgow Protesters “We’re Here to Call for Climate Justice,” Say the Glasgow Protesters
“We’re drops in the ocean, but eventually, those drops add up to something big.”
Nov 8, 2021 / Mark Hertsgaard
Climate Emergency Climate Emergency
The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference continues through November 12, 2021.
Nov 8, 2021 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo