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Naomi Klein: Only a Robust, Organized Left Can Defeat Conspiracy Culture
A lack of understanding about how capitalism works will leave people vulnerable to conspiracy theories, argues Klein.
Libyan Youth Climate Activist Says Flooding Disaster Was Not a Surprise
“I’m hoping that this tragedy could be the turning point” to take the climate crisis more seriously, says Nissa Bek.
Some 40 Million Americans Will Resume Student Debt Payments Next Month
A new tool from the Debt Collective helps people apply to the Department of Education to cancel the borrower’s debt.
Morocco Earthquake Claims Over 2,500 Lives, With Death Toll Expected to Rise
The hardest-hit areas are among the poorest in Morocco, where many homes lack electricity or running water.
Sexual Assault and Pay Disparity Spark “Me Too” Moment in Spanish Women’s Soccer
As women soccer players in Spain strike over pay, calls are growing for the head of Spain's soccer federation to resign.
Democratic Republic of the Congo Faces Hunger Crisis Despite Mineral Wealth
“The crisis is beyond belief,” says Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council Jan Egeland.
Latest US Military Package to Ukraine Includes Radioactive Weapons
The use of depleted uranium during the U.S. invasion of Iraq has been linked to congenital disorders and cancers.
DeSantis Helped Create an Atmosphere of Hate That Led to Jacksonville Shooting
Gov. Ron DeSantis and other electeds use racism and culture wars to distract from policy failures, says William Barber.
Justice vs. Urgency Is a False Choice for Climate Action, Says GND Architect
The IRA's passage included concessions that perpetuate environmental racism, says policy expert Rhiana Gunn-Wright.
Record-Breaking Extreme Weather Will Only Become Worse, Says Climate Scientist
By allowing fossil fuel expansion, the Biden administration will bring us deeper into catastrophe, says Peter Kalmus.