The Start of the Paris Climate Summit Was the Exact Opposite Of Copenhagen—That’s A Good Thing
Opening remarks from world leaders were long on hope and short on details. In this case, that's precisely what we needed.
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What to Make of Top World Leaders’ Opening Climate Bids
The leaders of Russia, China, Germany, and the United States offered ambitious initiatives in their speeches at COP21. How optimistic should we be?
The Weekend of Worldwide Climate Marches in 10 Photos
From New York to New Delhi, citizens and activists gathered in astonishing numbers at more than 2,000 events around the globe.
The Illusion of Belonging for European Jews
On the surface, today’s Jews can go about their lives as proudly, as openly, and as securely as members of the majority. But as the recent attacks in Denmark and France—and Europe’s response in the aftermath—remind us, this is a frighteningly fragile, if not illusory, achievement.
The Double Standard of Our Solidarity
When the West rises for so-called "Western values," it inevitably gets more empathy, attention, and validation than any other part of the world trying to do the same.