World Bank Energy Lending Still Veering in Wrong Direction
If the World Bank were serious about bringing energy access to the poor, it would dedicate the majority of its lending to do so.
International Coalition Supports El Salvador in Battle Against Canadian Mining Company
Some 300 groups urge World Bank to reject lawsuit that would devastate nation’s water
Israeli-Palestinian Peace Negotiations at a Dead End
“The notion that things are getting better just because Israel and Palestine are talking,” says Phyllis Bennis, “simply isn’t the case.”
Do the Afghan Presidential Elections Signify Progress?
Phyllis Bennis discusses Afghanistan’s presidential election and how it is being shaped by corruption and the U.S.’ military presence on The Real News.
Talking Points: Tensions Rising, Wars Escalating, Occupations Expanding
Phyllis Bennis discusses the possibility of a renewed Cold War, longstanding tragedies in the Middle East, and the decline of Israeli influence.
White House Says Raising Tipped Wage Helps Women
President Obama supports raising the tipped minimum wage and emphasizes that this move would help women, who make up the majority of tipped workers.
Debunking Eight Falsehoods by Pacific Rim Mining / OceanaGold in El Salvador
A new study debunks eight falsehoods the mining corporation OceanaGold has used to try to justify mining in El Salvador and undermine public debate and policymaking.
New Study Debunks Mining Company “Falsehoods” Regarding El Salvador
A new study debunks eight falsehoods the mining corporation OceanaGold has used to try to justify mining in El Salvador and undermine public debate and policymaking.
The Budget Wars: The Congressional Progressive Caucus is Ready for Paul Ryan
The Congressional Progressive Caucus’ new budget goes after areas of wasteful spending that other legislators won’t touch.
Wall Street Bonuses and the Minimum Wage
The New York financial industry’s bonus pool exceeded the annual earnings of the more than 1 million Americans who work full-time at the federal minimum wage.
Is the Democrats’ Talkathon on Climate Change Just Talk?
IPS Fellow Daphne Wysham debates whether the Senate Democrats’ all-nighter means that they are serious about tackling global warming.
Hugo Chavez Frias: In Memory, Solidarity, Commitment to Participatory Democracy and Justice in Peace
A year after the death of Hugo Chavez Frias, we take time to reflect about his life, his virtues and limitations, his public promises, achievements and unfinished work. Chavez was a bold thinker, uncompromising in his goal of constructing a new, just, economically productive Venezuela.
AIPAC is Losing Influence Over U.S. Foreign Policy
The failure of the pro-Israel lobby to force Congress to vote for intervention into Syria or for additional sanctions on Iran represents a significant decline in its influence.
Ethno-Religious Violence in Central African Republic
Emira Woods discusses the international community’s concerns regarding the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Central African Republic on Voice of America.
A Devil’s Bargain on the Climate
Will the Green Climate Fund – the UN body tasked with funding the transition to a clean-energy, climate-resilient future in the developing world – invest in fossil fuels?