As Average Temperatures Rise, Workers Will Finally Get Protection From Extreme Heat As Average Temperatures Rise, Workers Will Finally Get Protection From Extreme Heat
There is currently no federal standard protecting workers from heat. OSHA will develop a new rule to change that.
Nov 10, 2021 / Bryce Covert
At COP 26, Island Nations Demand Action on Funding and Emissions At COP 26, Island Nations Demand Action on Funding and Emissions
Islands have contributed little to global emissions yet stand to suffer disproportionately from climate change. Now, they are demanding more funding to protect themselves.
Nov 9, 2021 / Tina Gerhardt
It Doesn’t Pay to Be Right About America’s Wars It Doesn’t Pay to Be Right About America’s Wars
This country hates to be reminded that not everyone was duped by the domino theory.
Nov 9, 2021 / Nick Turse
Climate Emergency Climate Emergency
The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference continues through November 12, 2021.
Nov 8, 2021 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo
This Is the End of the American Century This Is the End of the American Century
It sure has been a disaster.
Nov 8, 2021 / Tom Engelhardt
While Democrats Flounder, Los Angeles Looks Ahead While Democrats Flounder, Los Angeles Looks Ahead
The city’s new UBI program shows an ambition and ingenuity sorely lacking in today’s politics.
Nov 5, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky
The Working Class Is on Strike The Working Class Is on Strike
It’s time for Washington to have their backs.
Nov 4, 2021 / John Fetterman
Colin Kaepernick, the Virginia Elections, and the Canary in the Coal Mine Colin Kaepernick, the Virginia Elections, and the Canary in the Coal Mine
The recent controversy sparked by his Netflix special’s depiction of slavery and the NFL is a microcosm of the political battles defining our country.
Nov 3, 2021 / Dave Zirin
On Film, a Window Into Haiti On Film, a Window Into Haiti
Gessica Généus discusses Freda, the first movie by a female Haitian director to be nominated for an award at Cannes.
Nov 3, 2021 / Q&A / Clair MacDougall
Elizabeth Warren Persisted. Now, She’s Driving Change. Elizabeth Warren Persisted. Now, She’s Driving Change.
As debate rages over President Biden’s social spending bill, there’s been little attention paid to the woman who’s helped push some of its most popular ideas.
Nov 2, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel