Activism

Immigrant Children

The Number of Child Migrants Arriving on the US’s Doorstep Has Doubled Since Last Year The Number of Child Migrants Arriving on the US’s Doorstep Has Doubled Since Last Year

The renewed arrivals revive a heated political debate about just how much the US ought to accommodate children and families who are escaping deadly conditions in Central America.

Dec 14, 2015 / Julianne Hing

Climate change protest

The Fate of the World Changed in Paris—but by How Much? The Fate of the World Changed in Paris—but by How Much?

If taken seriously, the commitments made at COP21 could spell death for the fossil-fuel industry. That’s a big “if.”

Dec 13, 2015 / Editorial / Mark Hertsgaard

The Paris Climate Deal Will Not Save Us

The Paris Climate Deal Will Not Save Us The Paris Climate Deal Will Not Save Us

The agreement will still raise global temperatures 3 to 4 degrees Celsius.

Dec 12, 2015 / Video / Naomi Klein

Naomi Klein: Climate Change Will Destroy These Countries

Naomi Klein: Climate Change Will Destroy These Countries Naomi Klein: Climate Change Will Destroy These Countries

In Paris, vulnerable nations are being forced to accept unconscionable terms to stay in existence.

Dec 12, 2015 / Video / Naomi Klein

Scientists Warn: The Paris Climate Agreement Needs Massive Improvement

Scientists Warn: The Paris Climate Agreement Needs Massive Improvement Scientists Warn: The Paris Climate Agreement Needs Massive Improvement

The current text doesn’t even mention “fossil fuels” and lacks strong language on human rights.

Dec 11, 2015 / Mark Hertsgaard

Former ICE detainees and hunger strikers rally outside Hillary Clinton's campaign headquarters in Brooklyn, New York.

For These Refugees, Trump’s Threats Are Already a Reality For These Refugees, Trump’s Threats Are Already a Reality

For one group of Bangladeshi asylum seekers, the threat of “banning Muslims” is far from hypothetical.

Dec 11, 2015 / Michelle Chen

Youth Power and Powerlessness at COP21

Youth Power and Powerlessness at COP21 Youth Power and Powerlessness at COP21

Young people have been banging their heads on the walls of the political establishment for far too long. It’s time we figure out something new.

Dec 10, 2015 / StudentNation / Chloe Maxmin and StudentNation

December 10, 1905: President Theodore Roosevelt Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

December 10, 1905: President Theodore Roosevelt Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize December 10, 1905: President Theodore Roosevelt Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

“The prize will, we trust, modify his own conventional ideas about the necessity of being armed to the teeth.”

Dec 10, 2015 / 150th Anniversary / Richard Kreitner

Naomi Klein: Sane Climate Policies Are Being Undermined by Corporate-Friendly Trade Deals

Naomi Klein: Sane Climate Policies Are Being Undermined by Corporate-Friendly Trade Deals Naomi Klein: Sane Climate Policies Are Being Undermined by Corporate-Friendly Trade Deals

Companies like Exxon and Shell are using these deals to create new markets for fossil fuels. See the problem?

Dec 9, 2015 / Video / Naomi Klein

In the Final Hours of the Climate Talks, a 1.5 Degrees C Target Is Still on the Table—but Is That a Good Thing?

In the Final Hours of the Climate Talks, a 1.5 Degrees C Target Is Still on the Table—but Is That a Good Thing? In the Final Hours of the Climate Talks, a 1.5 Degrees C Target Is Still on the Table—but Is That a Good Thing?

In exchange for including the ambitious target in the final text, developing nations are being pressured to never again mention “liability and compensation.”

Dec 9, 2015 / Mark Hertsgaard

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