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The Climate Crisis Escalated in 2019. So Did the Climate Justice Movement.
2019 marked a renaissance for the climate movement.
Court Upholds Ruling Protecting Marine Area Against Oil and Fishing Interests
The court upheld the right of the U.S. executive branch to set aside marine areas as national monuments.
WaPo’s Afghan Papers Propagate Colonial Narrative of Noble Intentions Gone Awry
The dependence on officials' narratives frames the war as empire's good intentions thwarted by backwards foreigners.
Stop the Spread of Liquefied Natural Gas — Before It’s Too Late
A liquefied natural gas disaster could make an oil spill look like a picnic.
Voter Suppression Exposes the Paradox of Black Citizenship in a Racist Society
Voting can secure incremental change, but liberation requires taking on racial capitalism and white supremacy.
Is California Saving Higher Education?
California is trying to improve graduation rates and increase funding in the absence of federal action.
Binational Effort Seeks to Give Asylum Seekers Agency in the Aid Process
The Resource Center for Asylum Seekers in Mexico is trying to help migrants reclaim a sense of normalcy.
Netanyahu Vows to Annex All Israeli Settlements in West Bank if Re-elected
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was indicted last month on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust.
More Climate Lawsuits Could Spur Federal Legislation and a Just Transition
Municipalities are increasingly suing Big Oil at the state level to recover costs related to climate change.
Underfunded Health Care Made Jails Warehouses for Those With Mental Illness
A new documentary looks at how people facing mental health challenges have been swept into the prison system.