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Deconstructing Israel’s “Self-Defense” Claim and Its Campaign Against the ICC
Neither the facts nor international law support Israel's claim that its military assaults on Gaza were committed in self-defense.
Did World Leaders Sign a “Death Warrant for the Planet” at COP21?
As world leaders celebrate the “historic” Paris COP21 climate deal, climate activists suggest a lot of the praise is just hot air.
Holiday Season Giving to Jeff Bezos
The public should recognize that Jeff Bezos' success has come with a huge helping hand from the taxpayers.
A New World Beckons: The Future Belongs to Renewables
The primary thrust of new policies, new investment, and new technology will be in the advancement of renewables.
Don’t Be a Fossil-Foolish Investor
The purely financial case for ditching oil, gas, and coal is getting stronger.
Does Clinton Really Oppose the TPP? There Is a Test for That
Clinton is going to have to make it clear that she wants TPP to be stopped, or voters won't believe her.
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Court Rules Bush Administration Can Be Sued for Its “War on Terror” Conduct
The decision by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals allowing lawsuits against people like former Attorney General John Ashcroft is a step in the right direction.
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We Are Living at the Edge of a Nuclear Precipice
With nuclear weapons, what could possibly go wrong? The short answer: everything.
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Twenty Years of Divorce in Ireland
Understanding the role of marriage among the Irish can help us understand why the country has the lowest divorce rate.
Playful Protesters Use Art to Draw Attention to Inadequacy of Paris Climate Talks
Artist-activists creatively targeted the UN climate conference's corporate sponsors and government negotiators.