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Advocates Demand Stay of Execution for Julius Jones in Oklahoma
Advocates in Oklahoma are rallying outside the barricaded governor’s mansion ahead of the planned Thursday execution.
Millions of Afghans Face Starvation as US and the West Freeze Government Funds
Afghanistan fell into an economic crisis after Western countries froze all its funds following the Taliban takeover.
Glasgow Pact Denounced for Betraying the Global Poor Hurt Most by Climate Crisis
COP26 ended with an agreement too weak to meaningfully reduce emissions and limit global heating, critics say.
Climate Activists Say Loopholes in COP26 Pact “Make Mockery” of Negotiations
Activists staged a walkout in response to late decisions made by negotiators to severely weaken commitments.
Wealth Inequality Is Fueling the Climate Emergency
“Equity has to be a key part of our responses” to the climate crisis, says climate scientist Kevin Anderson.
Right-Wing Attacks on Native Child Welfare Law Should Frighten Us All
The right's attacks on the Indian Child Welfare Act are part of a larger power grab.
Current Climate Negotiations Will Have Devastating Effects on Africa
There's no force behind even the meager steps proposed at COP26, says Nigerian environmental activist Nnimmo Bassey.
US Military Is Fueling Climate Crisis — It Emits More Carbon Than 140 Nations
Military carbon emissions have largely been exempted from international climate treaties.
Koch Funding for Campuses Comes With Dangerous Strings Attached
The funding is a blatant effort to steer curricula and hiring to funnel students into careers with conservative groups.
People Worldwide Name US as a Major Threat to World Peace. Here’s Why.
From the perspective of humanity and the planet, the war on terror has been catastrophic in its levels of destruction.