Obama

December 27, 2018

The Trump administration seems determined to ignore the findings in the recently released climate report from its own agencies.

The Big Melt

An Alaskan village is falling into the sea. Washington is looking the other way.

The World

October 22, 2018

Shishmaref, Alaska, home to a tightly knit Iñpuiat community of 600 people, is ground zero for climate change in the Arctic. What happens here could foreshadow the fates of other US coastal communities. Why won't Washington pay attention?

Politics

What would a Justice Kavanaugh mean for the environment?

Living on Earth

July 28, 2018

Judge Brett Kavanaugh has consistently ruled against the EPA's authority to regulate pollutants and toxic chemicals.

Climate Change

Former EPA chief Gina McCarthy launches Center for Climate, Health and the Global Environment at Harvard

Living on Earth

June 24, 2018

Focusing on climate change's public health impacts can make the world a healthier place, protect our children's lives, build a stronger economy and help to create a more sustainable and just future, McCarthy believes.

Justice

Commentary: Americans should demand reforms that ensure government serves the people

The World

October 25, 2017

Sarah Chayes, a senior associate in the Democracy and Rule of Law Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, says politicians from both sides of the aisle are not taking seriously enough their duty to ensure they're not turning their government role into an opportunity to make a buck.

Global Politics

Citing human rights violations, Obama freezes assets of Venezuelan officials

The World

March 09, 2015

On Monday, the White House says "Venezuelan officials past and present who violate the human rights of Venezuelan citizens and engage in acts of public corruption will not be welcome here, and we now have the tools to block their assets and their use of US financial systems."

Justice

Undocumented immigrants play the waiting game after the White House pauses immigration action

The World

February 18, 2015

In the process of getting temporary relief, undocumented immigrants hang in the balance as the White House faces a Texas court's injunction on Obama's immigration action.

Global Politics

Uninvited by Obama, will Netanyahu speak to Congress?

The World

February 15, 2015

Even the Israeli prime minister's usual supporters — and much of the Israeli public — question Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to address Congress on March 3 without an invitation from President Obama. The address, at the request of House Speaker John Boehner, comes two weeks before Israeli elections. Is Bibi being savvy, or playing the pawn?

Global Politics

No cigar just yet: Many obstacles remain before complete normalization with Cuba

America Abroad

February 12, 2015

President Barack Obama’s December 17 announcement that he would begin normalizing relations with Cuba sparked hot debate on both sides of the Florida Strait. It also began a political process that won’t end until a highly fractious Congress can agree on new legislation, not likely to happen any time soon. Among other obstacles is the long-questioned human rights record of the Castro regime. Independent watchdog organization Freedom House says Cuba falls just shy of its “worst of the worst list” for denying its citizens political rights and civil liberties.

Conflict

Deja vu in Ukraine: Russia is on the move (again)

The Takeaway

January 28, 2015

The US is promising more aid to Ukraine after Russian-backed forced shelled a city and stepped up attacks. "It's clearly a dangerous situation," says the commander of US forces in Europe.

Obama

The Trump administration continues to undercut its own climate report

An Alaskan village is falling into the sea. Washington is looking the other way.

What would a Justice Kavanaugh mean for the environment?

Former EPA chief Gina McCarthy launches Center for Climate, Health and the Global Environment at Harvard

Commentary: Americans should demand reforms that ensure government serves the people

Citing human rights violations, Obama freezes assets of Venezuelan officials

Undocumented immigrants play the waiting game after the White House pauses immigration action

Uninvited by Obama, will Netanyahu speak to Congress?

No cigar just yet: Many obstacles remain before complete normalization with Cuba

Deja vu in Ukraine: Russia is on the move (again)

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