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Green New Deal
How the Media Misrepresents the Debate Over the Green New Deal
There’s more to the story than “environmentalists versus blue-collar workers.”
Trump’s Plan to Save Coal Country Will Actually Hurt It
Coal country could fall further behind as other regions embrace the renewable energies of the future.
How Unions and Climate Organizers Learned to Work Together in New York
A bill in the works since 2016 has brought together climate activists and unions for radical climate action in New York.
A Father’s Day Gift For Myself: Activism
My two-year-old will barely be the age I am now when the climate catastrophe comes.
“Chernobyl” Undermines True Socialism at a Time When We Need It Most
We can't hope to get out of the climate crisis without massive state intervention and economic reorganization.
DNC Faces Outrage as It Announces It Will Not Host 2020 Debate on Climate Crisis
The Democratic National Committee will punish candidates who attend a climate debate hosted by any other organization.
A Fossil Fuel Reporter Finds Hope
Fracking has been a scourge on this century. Thanks to dedicated activists and journalists, times are changing.
The US Military Won’t Lead the Fight in Combating Climate Change
The Pentagon's scorched-earth policies cannot be reconciled with renewable energy initiatives.
If Democrats Can’t Win the Economic Debate, Trump Will Win in 2020
Democrats must shine a light on the real reasons behind the persistent wage stagnation, says Robert Pollin.
10 Democratic Candidates Support Fracking Ban. Biden Stays Mum.
Joe Biden released his climate plan on Tuesday, but it says nothing about fracking.