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We Need Testing and Trust — Not Travel Bans, Says Epidemiologist
“Foreign virus” is a nonsensical term for something that affects us all, says infectious disease expert Derek Cummings.
Global Wildfires Are Raging, Leaving Long-Lasting Damage
The fires do not bode well for humanity’s future.
Austerity-Obsessed Europe Could Combat Climate Change Without Raising Taxes
With zero or low deficits, many EU countries are needlessly obsessing over deficits while the planet burns.
US and EU Accept Dire Consequences for Refugees to Keep Them Out
In “containing” refugees to developing countries, the U.S. is following in Europe’s troubling footsteps.
American Dark Money Is Fueling the Rise of Europe’s Far Right
America’s Christian right has spent at least $50 million in the last decade to fund campaigns and advocacy in Europe.
Europeans Criminalized for Helping Migrants as Far Right Aims to Win Elections
Elderly women, priests and firefighters are among those arrested, charged or harassed by police for supporting migrants.
Running on Green New Deal, Socialists Prevail in Spain’s Snap Elections
While the rise of the far-right, xenophobic Vox Party sparked alarm, it performed well below expectations.
Only African Resources, Not Migrants, Are Welcome in Western Countries
Wealth leaves Africa every year going to former colonialist countries.
Why We Need More Women Involved in Creating Environmental Policy
A study shows women are more supportive of pro-environmental policies, but they're rarely in decision-making positions.
How European Workers Coordinated This Month’s Massive Amazon Strike
The work stoppage, which lasted three days at some facilities, was one of the largest labor actions against Amazon.