Widening the ‘We’
By Colin Greer and Eric Laursen Author Bios: Colin Greer is the president of the New World Foundation. He was formerly a CUNY professor, a founding editor of Social Policy magazine, a contributing editor at Parade magazine for almost 20…
Here’s Why You Can’t Afford an Electric Car
The U.S. is aggressively keeping cheap Chinese-made EVs off the market. We are all paying the price for this protectionism.
Why Artificial Intelligence Must Be Stopped Now
The promise of AI is eclipsed by its perils, which include our own annihilation.
We Need a Plan for the Transition to Renewable Energy
Radical societal transformation is inevitable; a plan could make a difference between catastrophe and progress
The 2024 Election is About the Rich Stealing From the Public
A fight over extending provisions of Trump’s tax cuts is at stake in November’s election. Ultimately, the race is about money.
The New Cold War and the Risk of Nuclear Annihilation
BYLINE: Charles Derber and Suren Moodliar AUTHOR BIO: Charles Derber is a professor of sociology at Boston College and has written 26 books. Most recently, he coauthored Dying for Capitalism: How Big Money Fuels Extinction and What We Can Do About It (Routledge, 2023). He…
Yemen’s Socotra Archipelago: The UAE’s Occupation and Destruction of a World Heritage Site
BYLINE: Mouna Hashem and Martha Mundy AUTHOR BIO: Mouna Hashem, PhD, is an international development consultant with extensive experience evaluating development programs and policies at UN agencies (the United Nations Development Program, UNICEF, the International Labor Organization) and other organizations, including the…
Our food system is the bullseye for solving the world’s climate challenges
By Reynard Loki Author Bio: Reynard Loki is a co-founder of the Observatory, where he is the environment and animal rights editor. He is also a writing fellow at the Independent Media Institute, where he serves as the editor and…
Elections in Argentina: A Working Class Perspective
By Taroa Zúñiga Silva Author Bio: This article was produced by Globetrotter. Taroa Zúñiga Silva is a writing fellow and the Spanish media coordinator for Globetrotter. She is the co-editor with Giordana García Sojo of Venezuela, Vórtice de la Guerra…
Cuba reaffirms Socialism while it reckons with its Private Sector
By Manolo De Los Santos Author Bio: Manolo De Los Santos is the co-executive director of the People’s Forum and is a researcher at Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. He co-edited, most recently, Viviremos: Venezuela vs. Hybrid War (LeftWord Books/1804 Books, 2020) and Comrade of the Revolution:…
