Jason Margolis

A child plays in the flooded streets of Norfolk, Virginia, during Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Norfolk is one of many coastal cities around the world experiencing more frequent flooding as sea levels rise in response to warmer global temperatures.

Meet our new Livable Planet desk. It’s about what we need to have a future.

Times are changing and so are we. Welcome to the Livable Planet Desk, the new home for environment coverage from PRI's The World and PRI.org.

Meet our new Livable Planet desk. It’s about what we need to have a future.
A sign for an electric car charging station at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland.

The UK joins a move to ban gas and diesel cars by 2040

The UK joins a move to ban gas and diesel cars by 2040

Cycling in Sao Paulo presents difficult, deadly, problems

Cycling in Sao Paulo presents difficult, deadly, problems

Discussion: How Drones Change Everything

Discussion: How Drones Change Everything

Making the Case for Immigration Reform from Texas

Making the Case for Immigration Reform from Texas

The New Top Commander in Afghanistan

Even before the Petraeus scandal widened, General John Allen's time as top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan was winding down. Last month, President Obama nominated General Joseph Dunford to replace Allen.

The New Top Commander in Afghanistan

Republican Party's Snub of Latinos Puts Obama Back in White House

Latino voters backed President Obama's re-election in big numbers. The result makes one thing abundantly clear: Republicans need to rethink their Latino outreach strategy. Anchor Aaron Schachter gets more on that from The World's Jason Margolis.

Republican Party's Snub of Latinos Puts Obama Back in White House

Mixing Human Rights and Trade Relations: Dealing with Today's Russia

Russia will join the WTO later this month. By some estimates, the US could double its exports to Russia in the next five years. But there's a catch. A Cold War law prevents normal trade relations between the two countries.

Mixing Human Rights and Trade Relations: Dealing with Today's Russia

Romney Heads Overseas to Burnish Image

When the London Summer Olympics get under way on Friday, Mitt Romney plans to be there. The presumptive Republican presidential nominee expects to attend the opening ceremonies. Then he's making some quick campaign stops in Israel and Poland.

Romney Heads Overseas to Burnish Image
The World

Major League Baseball Angered Over Dominican Ballplayer Film

A new documentary film chronicles the rise of two Dominican boys trying to make it in baseball. The film has a twist, one that Major League Baseball is not very happy about.

Major League Baseball Angered Over Dominican Ballplayer Film
The World

Why American Presidents Discount Latin America

American leaders, from the US president on down, often don't often say much about our policies toward Latin America. The World's Jason Margolis explains why.

Why American Presidents Discount Latin America

Nevada Court Interpreters Protest Wage Cuts

Nevada Court Interpreters Protest Wage Cuts
The World

Immigrant Workers Engage in Union Fight in Vegas Casinos

Most casino workers on the Las Vegas strip are part of a union. Now, some non-union casino workers want to be part of a union. But some say they're being targeted for speaking out. The World's Jason Margolis has more.

Immigrant Workers Engage in Union Fight in Vegas Casinos
The World

Aboriginal Pop Star Jimmy Little Dies at Age 75

One of Australia's most famous musicians died this week. Jimmy Little was 75. Little was one of Australia's most prominent Aborigines. The World's Jason Margolis met Jimmy Little in Australia last year.

Aboriginal Pop Star Jimmy Little Dies at Age 75
The World

Campaign 2012: International Issues Explored

Campaign 2012: International Issues Explored