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From Hawaii to Haiti, We Must Center Decolonization in Our Climate Action
Tourist “paradises” come at a steep price paid by native islanders and local ecosystems.
Bidenomics Isn’t New Deal 2.0. It’s About the Restoration of US Global Hegemony
Biden's program aims to rival China, ease inequalities, and neutralize challenges from the left and the Trumpian right.
Ecuadorians Vote to Reject Oil Drilling in Precious Amazon Region
Sunday's vote makes Ecuador the first country to restrict fossil fuel extraction through the citizen referendum process.
Anti-Corruption Advocate Bernardo Arévalo Wins Presidency in Guatemala
The question now is whether Arévalo will be permitted to take office in January 2024.
Ecuadorians Vote on Referendum to End Oil Drilling in Yasuní National Park
The vote offers Indigenous tribes and the entire country the possibility of “a different future,” said one advocate.
Rocket-Launching Billionaires Promise a New Pie in the Sky
Musk and Bezos are peddling new age-y religious drama of disaster and salvation, says author Mary-Jane Rubenstein.
Argentina’s Presidential Primary Winner Has Vowed to “Chainsaw” Public Spending
Javier Milei, an admirer of Donald Trump, wants to abolish the central bank and calls climate change a “socialist lie.”
Executing the Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooter Won’t End Antisemitism
Antisemitism in the U.S. goes deeper than Trump and death sentences for mass murderers; it is baked into U.S. politics.
Smith Cites Trump Lawyer’s Own Words to Justify Jan. 2, 2024, Trial Date
Trump's lawyer laid out defenses for his client on national TV, demonstrating readiness for a trial, Smith claims.
Trump Tells Supporters He’ll Defy Any Protective Order Issued in Jan. 6 Case
If he follows through on his promise, Trump could be found in contempt of court.