5 Concrete Steps the US Can Take to End the Syria Crisis
We in civil society must sharpen our demands.
Syria and the resignation of Lakhdar Brahimi
We need a renewed effort to bring about peace in the region.
Keep Dirty Energy Out of Green Climate Fund, Demand Activists and Community Groups
A coalition of nearly 300 civil society organizations mainly from developing countries are raising alarms that the GCF could be used to finance dirty energy
Statement in Support and Solidarity with the Abducted Girls of the Government Girls School, Chibok, Nigeria
A coalition of faith-based, human rights groups, and members of the Nigerian Diaspora in the United States will hold a vigil in Washington, DC in support of the abducted school girls of the Government Girls School in Chibok, Nigeria and to show solidarity with the families of the girls.
The Moment for Climate Justice
As global civil society calls for a renewable energy revolution, the U.S. Congress is considering an African energy initiative that leaves the door wide open to fossil fuels.
Fossil Fuels: The Tide is Turning
Institutions are starting to recognize that fossil fuels are part of a bygone era – and that the time to invest in clean energy alternatives is now.
Electrifying Africa – But at What Cost to Africans?
Two U.S. initiatives to provide Africans with electricity seem likely to lead to large, climate-polluting projects rather than the locally sourced renewable energy rural Africa needs.
A Roadmap for Survival
The latest UN report on addressing climate change reflects a strong Western bias, but it’s the most comprehensive tool we’ve got.
Sustainable Energy Access For All?
Experts discuss the role of renewable energy in alleviating global energy poverty during a panel at the spring IMF and World Bank Group meetings.
The Enduring Impact of Andy Shallal’s Mayoral Run
In a money-drenched political system that often requires multiple candidacies prior to winning, Andy Shallal sowed some seeds for the future.
Mental Healthcare: Underappreciated and Underfunded
While Medicaid coverage may be expanding in some states, the program’s funding for mental health care services remains at risk.
My Experience as a College Graduate in the Restaurant Industry
An IPS intern offers her unique perspective on low wage work, tipped minimum wage, and the insurmountable burden of student loan debt
Restaurant Industry Pay: Taxpayers’ Double Burden
New report shows that while restaurant executives are fighting living wages for their workers, they’re also benefiting from tax subsidies for their own pay.
Promoting a “Right to Heal” from Ft. Hood to Abu Ghraib
Veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars are holding the U.S. government accountable for innocent victims on all sides of the fighting.
Fixing and Expanding the Estate Tax: Intervening to Reduce Wealth Inequality
Fixing the estate tax could be the single most important intervention in reducing wealth dynasties in the U.S.