Robert S. Eshelman

Robert S. Eshelman is an independent journalist. His articles have appeared in Abu Dhabi's the National, In These Times and on TomDispatch.com.

Averting a Flop-in-‘Hagen Averting a Flop-in-‘Hagen

As Copenhagen kicks off, pressing questions about emissions cuts and financing for poor countries to deal with climate change are already on the table.

Dec 7, 2009 / Feature / Robert S. Eshelman

COP15: What’s at Stake? COP15: What’s at Stake?

The most important international summit in history? Given what latest scientific reports tell us about the quickening pace of global warming, the sense of urgency driving attention...

Dec 4, 2009 / Feature / Robert S. Eshelman

Where’s the Clean Energy? Where’s the Clean Energy?

Promising local initiatives are pointing the way forward for national policy.

Nov 19, 2009 / Feature / Robert S. Eshelman

Fortress Pittsburgh Fortress Pittsburgh

In heavily fortified Pittsburgh, protesters are kept isolated from local residents and from conference attendees.

Sep 25, 2009 / Feature / Robert S. Eshelman

Climate Change: Off the G-20 Agenda? Climate Change: Off the G-20 Agenda?

Climate change groups occupy a central place among G-20 protests in Pittsburgh.

Sep 23, 2009 / Feature / Robert S. Eshelman

Police Harassment Greets G-20 Protesters Police Harassment Greets G-20 Protesters

Even permitted demonstrators are subjected to unconstitutional search and seizure at the gathering of world leaders.

Sep 22, 2009 / Feature / Robert S. Eshelman

Philadelphia Rising Philadelphia Rising

The mayor's budget plan would close libraries. The people say, Think again.

Mar 11, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Robert S. Eshelman

Meeting Myself in Bucks County Meeting Myself in Bucks County

Knocking on doors for Obama, a native son discovers how things have changed.

Oct 28, 2008 / Feature / Robert S. Eshelman

Are We Disturbing? Are We Disturbing?

As leaders of the G-8 Summit played power politics at an opulent resort, protesters displayed a people's power, in demonstrations and at an alternative summit.

Jun 8, 2007 / Feature / Robert S. Eshelman

x