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How Trade Agreements Stand in the Way of an International Green New Deal
To reduce emissions abroad, the U.S. must renegotiate its trade agreements. more
By Basav Sen
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The Green New Deal Must Have a Zero Waste Policy
Disrupting the extractivist logic of capitalism is crucial to addressing climate change. more
By Kali Akuno
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We Can’t Beat Climate Change Under Capitalism. Socialism Is the Only Way.
The changes needed to avert environmental catastrophe are incompatible with capitalism. more
By Ashley Dawson
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We Don’t Have Time to End Capitalism—But Growth Can Still Be Green.
Growth, energy use and emissions are historically linked, but this trend could end with mass investment in renewables and energy efficiency. more
By Tobita Chow
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A Path to Democratic Socialism Means a Path To Climate Justice
Through ecosocialism, we can fight climate change and extreme inequality at the same time. more
By Thea N. Riofrancos
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Across the World, Youth Are Striking for Their Right to a Livable Planet
The student-led international Youth Climate Strike movement demands that politicians support the Green New Deal. more
By Ari Bee
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Hawai‘i’s Managed Retreat Proposal Offers an Early Model for Relocation—At a Cost
As seas rise, middle- and working-class Hawaiians worry they’ll be forced out of their homes, while the rich rebuild. more
By Alex Lubben
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Public Banking Can Fund the Zero-Carbon Economy
Private banks have been underwriting the expansion of the fossil fuel industry for years. It’s time for a public model. more
By Aaron Fernando
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Activists Sue LaGrange, Georgia, for Denying Water, Gas and Electricity to Undocumented Immigrants
Without a Social Security number and U.S.-issued photo ID, you can’t get basic utilities in cities across the South. more
By Allison Salerno
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Climate Change. War. Poverty. How the U.S.-China Relationship Will Shape Humanity’s Path.
A call for diplomacy and deescalation, not economic and military confrontation. more
By Calvin Cheung-Miaw and Max Elbaum
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Young Black Feminists Have Some Pointers for Obama
Instead of scolding Black youth, Assata's Daughters is helping them organize to transform the world. more
By Eli Day
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It’s Not Enough To Elect Progressives—Movements Must Have a Role in Governing
Candidates must treat us not as voters to be won but as partners. more
By Lizeth Chacon
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New York Isn’t the Only City Waging a Fight Against Amazon
The corporate giant is still milking Nashville and other runners-up for further subsidies more
By David Dayen
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Texas Activists Thought They’d Kicked ICE Out of Their County. Then a Secret Deal Happened.
An Austin suburb has become a test of whether ICE and private prison companies can thwart the movement to close local detention centers. more
By David Dayen
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What the Yellow Vests Have in Common with Occupy
Inside the mass protests that are rocking France. more
By Cole Stangler
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Volunteers Convicted for Leaving Water Out for Migrants
“I didn’t understand that humanitarian aid was criminal,” said Zaachila Orozco. more
By Todd Miller
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The Green New Deal Must Put Utilities Under Public Control
Community ownership of power is the most promising path toward equity, democracy and renewable energy. more
By Jackson Koeppel, Johanna Bozuwa and Liz Veazey
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What a Night in Border Patrol Custody Taught Me About How We Treat Migrants
I was released from the nightmare of detention--but most are not. more
By Matthew Leber
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Millennials Are Ruining Trust Funds
Through the organization Resource Generation, wealthy young people are giving away their money to advance systemic change. more
By Andrew Schwartz
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