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Ending the Afghan War Won’t End the Killing
The U.S. has an obligation to clear explosive hazards in Afghanistan -- a large portion of which are of U.S. origin.
Democrats Should Be Talking About How Republicans Have Rigged the Maps
If we don't fix our rigged electoral system, their ideas won't matter.
Iraqi Kids Test Positive for Depleted Uranium Remnants Near Former US Air Base
Iraqi doctors observed high rates of congenital disabilities in babies born after the U.S.-led invasion.
Trump’s Promise to Foreign Leader Sparked Whistleblower Complaint
Trump reportedly spoke or met with at least five foreign leaders in the weeks preceding the complaint.
In the Face of Ageist Attacks, Greta Thunberg Is Still Leading by Example
Governments and ordinary people who shirk their responsibility for climate change are the biggest threat to the planet.
Fracking Has No Place in a Livable Future
Fossil fuel apologists call fracked gas a “bridge fuel.” It's a bridge to planetary destruction.
Youth Activists Tell Washington “We’re Coming for You” on Climate Change
The time to rebel is right now, say organizers of the Youth Climate Strike.
Labor and Climate Activists Are Teaming Up to Push for Green New Deal
With UAW workers on strike, reporter Steven Greenhouse addresses the future of American labor.
No Matter Who Wins Israel’s Election, Palestine Will Lose
Both candidates ran on platforms vowing to take harsh measures targeting Palestinians.
Saudi Arabia Owns the 45th Floor of Trump Tower, and It Shows
Trump is drafting foreign policy on the back of a cashed Saudi government check.