Pushing Back on ‘Soft Climate Denial’
The Biden administration claims to “believe the science” on climate, but its actions need to catch up with its words.
Crypto Is a Risky Bet for Black Americans
There are better ways to close the racial wealth gap while giving a leg up to Americans of every color.
The Universality of Ukraine
The West is focused on Russia’s war in Ukraine. Here’s why the rest of the world should care as well.
Cut Pentagon Spending, Save the Planet
This year, the United States will spend twice as much every day on the military than it does on international climate aid all year.
Auto Workers, Climate Groups Team Up to Demand Union-Made, Electric Postal Vehicles
The United Auto Workers and climate groups join together to push the USPS to buy electric postal vehicles to replace their old, gas-guzzling fleet.
An Oligarchy Expert Answers Our Questions About Wealth and Empowerment
Northwestern professor Jeffrey Winters says he knows how to get billionaires to jump off the Forbes list of richest Americans.
Ousted Pakistani Leader Was Challenging Investment Treaties That Give Corporations Excessive Power
Mexico and many other countries are facing anti-democratic corporate lawsuits like the case that pushed Khan to withdraw from international investment agreements.
Still Another Reason for Taxing the Rich
America’s wealthiest, new ProPublica data suggest, may be even richer than we thought.
Biden FY 2023 Budget Maintains Trump-Era Spending on ICE and CBP
Over the span of 20 years, spending on ICE and CBP more than doubled alongside steady growth in other forms of militarized spending.
When the Left Is Right…Far Right
How is it possible that so many left voters in France are willing to choose a far-right candidate in the second round of the presidential elections?
A Pandemic of the Poor
As we approach 1 million COVID-19 deaths, Americans in poorer counties have died at double the rate of wealthier counties.
About That $900 You Gave Pentagon Contractors
This tax season, I’d rather fund green jobs and disease control than jets that spontaneously combust. Wouldn’t you?
Alice and George
How a brilliant epidemiologist kept herself honest with the help of a gifted mathematician.
The Medic
The trials of an Army medic — and lessons for the years to come.
Coal and Water
A clash between ranchers, farmers, and pipeline executives in an arid corner of South Dakota.