Ben Ehrenreich

Ben Ehrenreich’s most recent books include The Way to the Spring, based on his reporting from the West Bank, and Desert Notebooks: A Road Map for the End of Time, which was awarded an American Book Award in 2021.

The Cruel, Petty Killing of an Anti-Occupation Activist

The Cruel, Petty Killing of an Anti-Occupation Activist The Cruel, Petty Killing of an Anti-Occupation Activist

Hajj Suleiman, an elder of the anti-occupation movement, was run over by a tow truck while protesting an Israeli “operation” to confiscate cars in his village.

Jan 21, 2022 / Ben Ehrenreich

Under Europe’s Strictest Lockdown, the World Is Only as Big as Our Windows

Under Europe’s Strictest Lockdown, the World Is Only as Big as Our Windows Under Europe’s Strictest Lockdown, the World Is Only as Big as Our Windows

Yet you can still tell a lot from those windows—about capitalism, climate change, and the love status of the couple across the way.

Apr 28, 2020 / no-paywall / Ben Ehrenreich

We’re Struggling With the Coronavirus in Spain—but We’re Vastly More Prepared Than the US

We’re Struggling With the Coronavirus in Spain—but We’re Vastly More Prepared Than the US We’re Struggling With the Coronavirus in Spain—but We’re Vastly More Prepared Than the US

I am locked down in Barcelona, but at least there is universal health care and a tradition of mutual support.

Mar 19, 2020 / Feature / Ben Ehrenreich

UN Climate Conference 2019

This Is Why the World Is Facing Climate Catastrophe This Is Why the World Is Facing Climate Catastrophe

At the COP 25 summit in Madrid, the powerful countries stalled and squabbled while activists marched and pleaded for serious climate action.

Dec 17, 2019 / Ben Ehrenreich

Climate Criminals

Meet the Men Fueling the Climate Crisis Meet the Men Fueling the Climate Crisis

Until there are courts willing to hold the titans of the climate crisis accountable, it’s up to people to begin calling them out by name.

Nov 27, 2019 / Ben Ehrenreich

Bolivia protester 2019

Welcome to the Global Rebellion Against Neoliberalism Welcome to the Global Rebellion Against Neoliberalism

As distinct as the protests seem, the uprisings rocking Bolivia, Lebanon, and scores of other countries all have a common theme.

Nov 25, 2019 / Hard Paywall / Ben Ehrenreich

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California Is Burning—Nationalize PG&E California Is Burning—Nationalize PG&E

California’s utility, PG&E, has put profits over public safety for too long. The company belongs in the hands of the people.

Oct 30, 2019 / Ben Ehrenreich

Saudi Arabia Aramco Oil

The Tragic Logic of the Attacks on the Saudi Oil Plants The Tragic Logic of the Attacks on the Saudi Oil Plants

The strikes did not claim any human victims, they claimed oil, millions and millions of barrels of it—which is precisely why it may lead to war.

Sep 26, 2019 / Ben Ehrenreich

There’s Only One Antidote for Climate Despair—Climate Revolt

There’s Only One Antidote for Climate Despair—Climate Revolt There’s Only One Antidote for Climate Despair—Climate Revolt

What Extinction Rebellion, the grassroots civil disobedience movement, teaches us about transforming hopelessness into action.

Sep 9, 2019 / Ben Ehrenreich

Refugee child in Hungary

Open Borders Must Be Part of Any Response to the Climate Crisis Open Borders Must Be Part of Any Response to the Climate Crisis

The alternative is the death of millions and a world fractured by nationalism.

Jun 6, 2019 / Ben Ehrenreich

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