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Capitalism vs. the Climate: Naomi Klein on Need for New Economic Model to Address Ecological Crisis
As the United Nations prepares to hold one-day global summit on climate change, award-winning author Naomi Klein speaks about her new book, “This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate.”
Historic Climate Change Protests Only Days Away
Activists Margaret Flowers and Kevin Zeese discuss the major climate change events taking place this weekend in New york City.
How Does This End?
Since 1980, we have militarily intervened at least 35 times in more than 27 countries. We keep bombing, we continue spending trillions of dollars, but we're no safer as …
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Colombia Is Taking On Its Billionaires – Why Can’t We?
Let's take a page out of Colombia's playbook, stand up to the wealthy elite, and finally eliminate poverty in the US.
An Open Letter to Humanitarian Interventionists
Calls for US military action in Iraq and Syria in response to the tragic killings of westerners ignore the wider context of instability in the Middle East.
Combating Plagues
What are the creative alternatives to militarism and arms sales that won't merely create more extremists?
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Battle Continues Over Bayview Homeless Shelter
This sad childish bickering was revealed in the latest debate between the City and the opposition.
Dr. Cart Hart’s TED Talk Challenges Everything You Know About Drugs
Award-winning author of “High Price” shares insights from his remarkable personal journey and career as a scientist.
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Ten Successes From the Occupy Movement
A list of just ten ongoing successes Occupiers around the world have began.
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Beyond Divestment: Climate-Concerned Philanthropists Pledge to Move Billions to Wind and Solar
As the UN Climate Summit in New York City approaches, efforts to address climate change through money-moving campaigns are growing.