political action

Iran’s Defiant Street Art

Pouya Afshar / The Conversation Sep 4, 2023 Iran’s street art shows defiance, resistance and resilience. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The American People Are Revolting Against Their Elites

Jim Hightower / OtherWords Jan 9, 2020 In protests across the country, activists are demonstrating that we have the power to pressure our politicians and change our system. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

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D.C. Rally Ends the Initial Phase of Poor People’s Campaign

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How to Be Both a Political Activist and a Consumer Activist (Video)

Robert Reich / Truthdig Feb 26, 2017 Let’s make it unprofitable to work with Donald Trump. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Michael Ratner’s Death Is a Loss for Freedom, Peace and Justice

Marjorie Cohn / Truthdig May 16, 2016 The human rights lawyer “knew that when you sue the powerful, you will often lose,” The Nation wrote. “But he also understood that such suits could prompt political action, and that … was often more important in achieving justice than the litigation itself.” Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

India in Disarray Over Global Warming Strategy

By Athar Parvaiz, Climate News Network Sep 18, 2015 Researchers in India say its action on climate change is suffering because, unlike China, it has not developed the institutions needed to co-ordinate policy. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Climate Change a Probable Factor in Syria’s Conflict

By Alex Kirby, Climate News Network Mar 4, 2015 Researchers say climate change probably caused the drought that affected Syria nearly a decade ago -- and helped spark the country’s current civil war. By Alex Kirby, Climate News Network Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Climate Pushes Doomsday Clock Close to Midnight

By Alex Kirby, Climate News Network Jan 26, 2015 Scientists warn that the deadly combination of unchecked climate change and nuclear weapons endangers everyone on Earth unless urgent action is taken. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Climate Change Increasing Stresses on Fragile States

By Paul Brown, Climate News Network Jan 3, 2015 Briefing for U.K. aid workers says climate-related factors are making the world increasingly unstable and adding to the hardships of the poorest people. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Scientist Acts Out Dramatic Effect of Climate Change

By Tim Radford, Climate News Network Nov 14, 2014 A spellbinding solo performance by veteran climate scientist Chris Rapley puts the climate debate center stage -- and earns the admiration of London theater critics. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Europe Faces Crunch Decision on Climate Policy

By Kieran Cooke, Climate News Network Oct 25, 2014 As European leaders meet to take a final decision on a new climate and energy policy up to 2030, there is keen interest worldwide to see if Europe opts to take a bold lead in tackling climate change. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Climate Action and Economies Can Grow Together

By Kieran Cooke, Climate News Network Sep 18, 2014 A new global commission report by major political and business figures refutes the claim that economic expansion and tackling climate change can’t both be achieved at the same time. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )