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Inequality in a Globalized World Makes Pandemics and Financial Crises Inevitable
The coronavirus has shown us that unforeseen factors can crush the market and, by extension, the economy and workers.
As Climate Crisis Fuels Earlier Rains, Southern Cities Face Inland Flooding
In the South, increased inland flooding is exacerbating inequality.
Joe Biden Pays Lip Service to Climate But Has Fallen Short on Action
If Biden is nominated, climate activists will face the challenge of persuading a moderate to do a revolutionary’s work.
Anti-Union Attorneys Love Joe Biden
Biden launched his campaign with a fundraiser co-hosted by the head of an anti-union law firm.
The 2020 Election Is Fragmenting the “Alt-Right”
The GOP can’t count on the white nationalist vote, but they can count on the far right to continue to stoke violence.
Team Trump Tried to Bully the ICC Into Dropping War Crimes Probe But Failed
The impunity that U.S. officials have enjoyed for their international crimes may finally be coming to an end.
Oil Executives Claim Halting Fossil Fuel Production Would Be “Criminal”
As public support for fossil fuels wanes, industry groups are continuing to push false claims to the public.
Trump Has Turned the 2020 Election Into a Political Version of “Survivor”
To win “Survivor” requires ruthless dealmaking and often outright lies. Trump’s applying this model to the election.
Biden’s Policies Propose Minor Changes in a Time of Crisis
Biden assured wealthy donors that under his leadership, “nothing would fundamentally change.” His policies reflect that.
It’s Not Just Pence. Evangelicals Are Leading US Coronavirus Response.
CDC Director Robert Redfield and other important public health officials are Pence-approved evangelical Christians.