Trump’s tariff tsunami
The better-prepared industries and countries put up their own protective walls. The rest take out their lifejackets and hope for the best.
US ‘outrage’ over slaying of US residents depends on the nation responsible
One can only imagine the U.S. response had either incident been perpetrated by Russia, Cuba, China or Venezuela or any other perceived “enemy” of the U.S.
How Big Oil hijacked EU-funded journalism training on plastic pollution
At an event ostensibly about plastic waste, none of the speakers were heard mentioning the need to reduce plastic production—the core issue driving the crisis.
The Most Important Campaign Speech: Bernie on the Banks
The most important campaign speech this political season broken down piece by piece.
How Standing Rock’s divest campaign can stop future pipelines
As banks begin to respond, environmental movements are learning the importance of speaking clearly about the financial risks of fossil fuel investment.
Massive fire erupts at Indonesian oil refinery
“The cause of the fire is not known with certainty, but at the time of the incident, it was raining heavily accompanied by lightning.”
Slouching towards unelectability—scandalize your potential voters
The longer Trump has a public role,/ The more unfit this cornered troll.
Unveiling the thin line: How US media reports impact the ‘war on activism’
For media institutions, the challenge lies in navigating the treacherous waters of state discourse without becoming its unwitting conduit.
The Ukraine crisis is a classic ‘security dilemma’
Looking at the conflict and its underlying causes may help to suggest a path to a mutually-acceptable diplomatic solution.
Why Jeff Sessions’ final act could have more impact than expected
Just before he left, the departing attorney-general adopted a policy to limit the Justice Department’s ability to oversee abusive police departments.