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Pope Francis: “Bold Cultural Revolution” Needed to Save Planet From Climate Change and Consumerism
In his long awaited encyclical on the environment and climate change, Pope Francis has called for swift action to save the planet.
Fifteen Years of Community-Controlled Water in Bolivia
Marcela Olivera, an activist in Bolivia's Water Wars of 2000, talks about the victories of the movement and its ongoing legacy today.
The Dominican Republic’s “Ethnic Purging”: Edwidge Danticat on Mass Deportation of Haitian Families
The Dominican Republic's decision to denationalize hundreds of thousands of people has sparked international outcry.
Dahr Jamail: US Navy War Games in Gulf of Alaska Threaten One of World’s Most Pristine Areas
The US Navy is set to begin a major war exercise in the Gulf of Alaska amid protests from local communities concerned about environmental damage.
As Yemenis Suffer From Strikes, Conflict and Siege, Will Geneva Peace Talks Offer Any Relief?
It has been nearly three months since Saudi Arabia launched its offensive against the Houthis in Yemen.
“Battling the Death Star”: Seattle “Kayaktivists” Slow Arctic-Bound Shell Oil Rig as Fight Goes On
The oil giant Shell is on its way to the Arctic, but not before a final showdown with environmental activists in kayaks.
Where Does Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton Stand on TPP Deal?
On Sunday, she broke her silence on the secretive Trans-Pacific Partnership deal, saying President Obama “should listen to and work with his allies in Congress.”
Israeli Report Finds Gaza War “Lawful” and “Legitimate” Ahead of Critical UN Investigation
The findings come ahead of a critical UN investigation into the 50-day conflict that Israel has dismissed as biased.
What Do 800-Year-Old Magna Carta and Black Lives Matter Have in Common?
Peter Linebaugh draws connections between the Magna Carta and the Black Lives Matter movement.
Urbanologist Grades Government’s Response to Katrina With an “F“
New Orleans' devastation was a chance by pols “to give out outrageous contracts to campaign donors,” says author Roberta Brandes Gratz.