Welcome to the Anthropocene — The Age of Human Die-offs
We are stumbling into the Anthropocene, a new geological epoch driven by humanity itself. We are walking straight into it and pretending it’s not here.
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Trump Can Host Saudi Golf Tournaments or Run for President, but Not Both
In a world in which ethics matter, it would be unfathomable for the Saudis to funnel an undisclosed amount of money to Donald Trump now that he is once again running for president.
Democrats Need More Than Lip Service to Protect Democracy From Trump and the GOP
If Democrats really want to protect US democracy, they have to do a whole lot more than defeat Donald Trump.
How the Small Pacific Island Nation of Vanuatu Drastically Cut Plastic Pollution
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America’s Policy: War Now, Justifications Later
When describing threats to American national security, the go-to word for U.S. officials is “imminent.” The definition behind that term of art isn’t a standard one, though. And it often amounts to a license to kill.
The Hidden Mental Health Toll of Coronavirus
The coronavirus epidemic does not just impact the physical health of victims as well as economies throughout the world: it also strains the psyches of millions of people — even those not infected.
The Curious Timing of the Boston Bombing Documents Release
Journalists refer to a “news dump” when information is revealed at a time that makes it unlikely that much coverage will be devoted to it. That is why administrations often release potentially damaging information on Friday afternoons, for example. And that makes the timing of the latest information dump in the Boston Marathon bombing case […]
Killing a Witness, Making a Terrorist & the Rising Sun: Mar. 16, 2015
NOW LIVE ON WhoWhatWhy Will a $30 Million Lawsuit Over FBI Killing of Witness Todashev Shed Light on Boston Bombing? by Joanne Potter Will a $30 million lawsuit being filed over the FBI killing of a Boston Bombing witness shed any more light on shooting riddled with questions, secrecy and official reversals? Joanne Potter looks […]
Is America Helping Al Qaeda Take Over Syria?
The United States and its allies have been so eager to remove the Assad regime in Syria that they’ve enabled some extreme elements to move into the void. Could the Western strategy in Syria result in the displacement of a secular regime with elements of Al Qaeda?
A Criminal for Peace: Walking with Daniel Berrigan
Ed Curtin honors the extraordinary life of his friend, anti-war activist Daniel Berrigan, a deeply courageous man who was also magical, and full of surprises.
Trying to Stop the Election Attacks: Scrutineers, Part VI
Cyber criminals may be looking to spread false election results. Here’s how you can help.
From the Shadows, Top GOP Donor Benefits From His Investments
You may have heard of the Koch brothers, the Mercers, and Sheldon Adelson. Now meet the billionaire GOP donor you don’t know — but should.