When Did Cars Become Weapons of the Right? When Did Cars Become Weapons of the Right?
The politicization of big-box personal vehicles is now almost complete.
Aug 4, 2022 / Stan Cox
Ignore Joe Manchin’s Comments About Biden and Democrats Ignore Joe Manchin’s Comments About Biden and Democrats
Dissing his own party is part of the West Virginian’s brand. Pay attention to the groundbreaking health, climate, and corporate-tax bill he’s supporting.
Aug 1, 2022 / Joan Walsh
Down With Petroleum Tyranny—or We Can Expect the Worst Down With Petroleum Tyranny—or We Can Expect the Worst
Overcoming a global phalanx of oil-industry defenders will require far more political muscle than the environmental camp has yet been able to muster.
Jul 27, 2022 / Michael T. Klare
Dear Harvard, It’s Time to Reject Fossil Fuel Money Dear Harvard, It’s Time to Reject Fossil Fuel Money
The university’s recently announced Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability will need to ban oil and gas companies from funding its research.
Jul 12, 2022 / StudentNation / Ilana Cohen
More Money for the Pentagon Won’t Make Us Safe More Money for the Pentagon Won’t Make Us Safe
Spending $1.4 trillion to address a narrowly defined concept of national security should be considered budgetary malpractice on an immeasurably grand scale.
Jul 11, 2022 / William D. Hartung
A Peace Settlement in Ukraine A Peace Settlement in Ukraine
If the war is to ever end, it will have to do so through some form of pragmatic compromise.
Jun 22, 2022 / Anatol Lieven
Two of the Trump Era’s Biggest Grifters Are Angling for a Comeback Two of the Trump Era’s Biggest Grifters Are Angling for a Comeback
Scott Pruitt and Ryan Zinke both left D.C. under clouds of corruption. Now they’re both running for higher office.
Jun 7, 2022 / Thomas O. McGarity
Here in Poland, “Going Green” Means Burning Even More Coal Here in Poland, “Going Green” Means Burning Even More Coal
With parents and children struggling to breathe, climate activism is a matter of life and death.
May 27, 2022 / Kamila Kadzidłowska
Autocracies and Fossil Fuels Go Hand in Hand Autocracies and Fossil Fuels Go Hand in Hand
The extraction of hydrocarbons tends to support despotism, whereas sun and wind are much closer to being democratic.
Apr 11, 2022 / Bill McKibben
War Is Not an Excuse to Ignore Climate Change War Is Not an Excuse to Ignore Climate Change
Don’t let the oil and gas companies fool you.
Apr 1, 2022 / Stan Cox