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Home Truths About the Climate Emergency
COP22 again highlighted the mismatch between illusive policymaking and the stark reality of global warming.
No More Holiday Gifts for Repressive Regimes
The US is selling weapons to a country that's killing a child every 10 minutes. That has to stop.
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The Sharing Economy
Diana Buttu and Gideon Levy on Israeli Settlements, Kerry, Military Aid and the End of a Two-State Solution
Secretary of State John Kerry has blasted Israel's government.
Economic Update: We Can Do Better Than Capitalism
This week's episode includes updates on the mistreatment of homeless people, and more.
New Study: Secrecy Around Composition of Oil Sands Dilbit Makes Effective Spill Response, Research Impossible
A lack of knowledge makes it impossible for government or industry to come up with effective policies to deal with a disaster.
Israel Cuts Diplomatic Ties to Countries That Condemned Settlements in UN Security Council Vote
Israel dialed back diplomatic ties to 10 countries Tuesday whose governments supported a United Nations resolution condemning settlements in Palestinian territory.
Obama Urged to Take US Nukes Off High Alert Before Trump Takes Office
A petition is urging President Obama to place restraints on the incoming president's ability to launch a nuclear attack.
Scientists Scramble to Protect Decades of Climate Research Before Trump Takes Office
Trump will be the only world leader who still denies the science behind climate change.
A Ph.D. in Organizing
Graduate students at private universities are organizing to join the ranks of the unionized.