Activism

Diapers 101 Diapers 101

Did you know that diapers are not covered by public assistance programs like WIC or food stamps? And did you know that diaper companies do not make significant donations to shelter...

Jan 8, 2010 / Blog / Peter Rothberg

The Copenhagen Disaccord The Copenhagen Disaccord

Activists are figuring out what went wrong at the climate summit and what to do next.

Jan 7, 2010 / Feature / Mark Hertsgaard

Move Your Money Move Your Money

As national banks soak up bailout dollars, cut lending, and exploit overdraft fees, a number of Americans have decided to move their money to local banks.

Jan 5, 2010 / Blog / Peter Rothberg

Looking Back Looking Back

It was a tough year at the end of a rough decade but there were some under-appreciated progressive victories that should inspire hope for 2010.

Dec 31, 2009 / Blog / Peter Rothberg

The Courage to Say No The Courage to Say No

The G-8 powers are willing to do just about anything to get a deal in Copenhagen. But the urgency doesn't come from a desire to stop climate change.

Dec 16, 2009 / Column / Naomi Klein

A Planetary Movement A Planetary Movement

The Copenhagen summit has witnessed the coming of age of a genuine, global and muscular mass movement on behalf of climate action.

Dec 16, 2009 / Editorial / Mark Hertsgaard

Ten Things for the Holidays Ten Things for the Holidays

One lesson we've learned from the economic crisis is that it's even more crucial during the holiday season to give more meaningfully.

Dec 16, 2009 / Editorial / The Nation

Big News from Copenhagen: Radical Cuts Urged, Deal In Jeopardy Big News from Copenhagen: Radical Cuts Urged, Deal In Jeopardy

The Alliance of Small Island Nations roils summit with call for huge emissions reductions as activists prepare for global day of action tomorrow

Dec 11, 2009 / The Notion / Mark Hertsgaard

Coming Soon to COP15: Protests! Coming Soon to COP15: Protests!

Beginning today, protests in the streets of Copenhagen will add another dynamic to the COP15 drama.

Dec 11, 2009 / The Notion / Robert S. Eshelman

Holiday Gift Guide Holiday Gift Guide

If you're really organized you've already completed your holiday shopping. If so, you can take a break from this column. But if you're like me and still looking for gifts, keep rea...

Dec 8, 2009 / Blog / Peter Rothberg

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