Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Biden faces pressure to act as Trump’s mass deportation plan sparks fear

With Trump’s return to office looming, undocumented immigrants and mixed-status families brace for unprecedented deportation efforts. Activists call on Biden to take immediate action to protect vulnerable populations.

Truce in Lebanon: Can diplomacy rise from the ruins?

The truce in Lebanon and the evolving diplomacy that is reshaping the Middle East in response to the genocide in Gaza as the threat of a major regional war is ever growing.

Global accountability on trial: International Court tackles nations’ legal obligations to combat climate change

Landmark hearings at the International Court of Justice examine states’ responsibilities for climate harm, driven by Pacific Island nations on the frontlines of the climate crisis.

University of Toronto students score a win for the climate—and campus protests more broadly

“This victory shows students have the ability to enact institutional change."

Lessons on building independent progressive power in a city

An interview about the policy impact and political lessons of Richmond Progressive Alliance-led municipal reform efforts in a majority-minority city of 115,000.

Norway’s halt on deep-sea mining: A critical win for ocean conservation

Norway’s decision to pause deep-sea mining marks a pivotal victory for environmental advocates, but continued threats and industry ambitions highlight the ongoing fight to protect marine ecosystems.

Israel accused of violating Lebanon cease-fire agreement nearly 100 times: A fragile truce under...

As accusations mount against Israel for repeated cease-fire violations in Lebanon, the precarious truce negotiated by the U.S. and France is tested by escalating violence, raising questions about its legitimacy and enforcement.

The carbon soil opportunity: Organic farming helps counter climate change

Switching to organic products is an easy way to eat healthier and support the environment.

Formaldehyde causes more cancer than any other toxic air pollutant. Little is being done...

Formaldehyde threatens everyone as it pollutes the air we all breathe and leaks from products long after they enter our homes. It is virtually everywhere.

Trump’s crimes didn’t matter to voters because they didn’t matter to Biden and Garland

If Trump is such a threat, why are so many Democrats refusing to fight?