My participation in a session on climate and energy policy hosted by the Saudi government would have “greenwashed” the summit.
I was Invited to Join the G20 Think Tank Summit. Here’s Why I Declined.
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Labor, Trade, & Finance
What Will a Biden Presidency Bring to the Asia Pacific?
Biden may tone down Trump’s trade war and bring back some limited human rights advocacy, but there may be more continuity than either administration admits.
With the Election Over, Congress Must Remember the Rest of the World
Even a lame-duck Congress must remember their actions have global consequences too.
Building a Cross-Border Culture of Solidarity
Workers in Mexico and the United States face some of the same challenges–and some of the same employers.
The Pentagon Took Money for PPE and Bought Weapons
Make no mistake: The Trump administration’s heartlessness and militarism are costing lives.
The Problem of Surplus White Men
Dispossessed white men have haunted Western politics for generations. The answer isn’t to jettison “identity politics” — it’s to create truly meaningful new opportunities.
It’s a Pandemic. Military Spending Hikes Should Be Off the Table.
Wildly profitable military contractors have been unapologetically shaking down lawmakers for pandemic cash.
Trump’s Scorched-Earth Doctrine
Trump is doing whatever he can to make it impossible for his successor to resolve some of the world’s most intractable problems.
The Pandemic and Oil
With oil prices down and wealthy countries bungling COVID-19, the pandemic has exposed the weaknesses that wealth papers over.
The U.S. Needs a New ‘Good Neighbor’ Policy Toward Latin America
Progressive groups are pushing a potential Biden administration to base its policies toward the region on non-intervention, cooperation, and mutual respect.