Reclaiming the Future
On the growing appeal of socialism in an age of inequality
Climate Change
Bernie Sanders Sets His Sights on Biden
With "electability" dominating the 2020 debate, the Vermont independent reminds Democrats of the frontrunner's long, controversial record.
Should People Be Allowed to Get Rich on Global Warming?
The ethical complications—and inevitability—of climate profiteering
Fire Forced Me From My Home. Then Water Trapped Me There.
Kristy Frazier has spent most of her life in a nature-lover's paradise. She never imagined it would one day turn into hell.
The Republicans Are Dead to Planet Earth
Reports that the GOP is coming around on climate change have been greatly exaggerated. They will never be part of the solution. Let's move on.
What Happens to Hurricane Victims When Congress Can’t Function?
Lawmakers can't even compromise over disaster aid anymore. That's a problem today for Panama City, Florida, and a future problem for us all.
The Green New Deal Costs Less Than Doing Nothing
Republicans keep saying Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's plan is too expensive. But their own plan—to ignore the climate crisis—is even more so.
Beto O’Rourke Won’t Demonize the Fossil Fuel Industry
The Democratic candidate unveiled an aggressive plan to fight climate change, but how does it stack up against the Green New Deal?
Breaking Up Amazon Won’t Solve Its Climate Problem
The tech giant changed how Americans buy stuff. It will have to do so again—whether it wants to or not.
States Are Using Taxpayer Money to Greenwash Dirty Nuclear Power
New Jersey is the latest state to subsidize aging reactors with credits designated for clean energy.
I Work With Suicidal Farmers. It’s Becoming Too Much to Bear.
Mike Rosmann left seminary to become a clinical psychologist for farmers. Now, as historic flooding ravages the Midwest, he's never been more overwhelmed.
Congress Is Failing Hurricane Michael’s Victims
The federal government just upgraded the 2018 storm to Category 5, but lawmakers are still fighting over relief funding—and the Florida Panhandle is still suffering.
Selling the Green New Deal With Optimism, Not Fear
If citizens are encouraged to help shape climate justice, they will be far more likely to join the project.
Should Offshore Oil Workers Get Paid While They Sleep?
When the Supreme Court hears arguments in Parker Drilling, the future of states' rights to regulate the oil industry could hang in the balance.
Millionaire’s Hothouse
A day at the New York Botanical Garden’s annual orchid show
Down to Earth
Why is the story of climate catastrophe so hard to tell?
The Green New Deal Fan on Fox News Wasn’t a Random Diner. He’s a Climate Activist.
Meet the young man who ruined a "Fox and Friends" reporter's segment.
It’s Not Just Pork: Trump Is Also Letting Nuclear Plants Regulate Their Own Safety
The administration's deregulation obsession is endangering Americans' health and safety.
MSNBC’s Wild Ride
Thanks to Trump and the Russia investigation, the liberal network is booming. But is it selling its viewers a conspiratorial fantasy?
The Media’s Dumb Avocado Hysteria
I helped spread this journalism meme, and I regret it more every day.
