Demonstrators take part in the climate march on Sept. 27 in Montréal.
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Thousands of people turned out for the march for climate on Sept. 27 but new questions have arisen about the form these protests will take in the future.
A man bikes past a tent city in Los Angeles.
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Donald Trump has some ideas about how to end homelessness in the US. Los Angeles’ recent experiences may be an important part of the discussion.
Stable jobs that help transition former fossil sector workers into renewable energy can unify liberals and conservatives.
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Conservatives share some of the same values as environmentalists. Tapping into these can help tackle climate change.
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We live in a society in which inequality is deepening – in this context, our words can have real and pernicious effects.
Donald Trump and Rudy Giuliani in late November 2016, after Trump won the presidential election.
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A former congressional staffer says withholding damning evidence from Congress and using civilians to carry out presidential or intelligence agency agendas links the Ukraine crisis to other scandals.
Jacques Chirac (here in 2005) was a defining figure in French politics after May 1968.
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A look back at the distinguished career of the former president, an ardent defender of France’s place in the world.
Students protesting in Jakarta facing troops from the Indonesian National Police.
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A reflection from a former student activist in 1998 on lessons her generation can learn from the 2019 student protests.
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People on zero-hours contract are often given minimal training and some workers are even asked to pay for their training themselves.
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A particular type of mind could be more susceptible to political partisanship, on either side of the traditionally defined political spectrum.
Maxime Bernier, leader of the People’s Party of Canada, in Ottawa on September 4. Bernier is associated with the populist movement in Canada.
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In this election campaign, it would be a good idea to recognize the existence of social inequalities and to rethink the issues of redistribution and social justice without giving into populism.
Will it soon be possible to draw a blueprint of our future society?
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Central planning may make an AI-supported comeback.
Boxers Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor engage in some verbal sparring prior to their 2017 bout.
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Whether it frustrates or motivates your opponent can depend on the situation.
Climate scientist James Hansen, who has spoken out about the dangers of climate change, was arrested in 2010 alongside Appalachian residents.
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Some climate scientists have spoken out about the dangers of climate change. But a new study shows those voices may not be very influential.
Winning the support of workers may be key to Democrats winning the 2020 election.
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Hillary Clinton arguably lost in 2020 because she took workers for granted. Will Democrats make the same mistake again?
Kashmiri Muslims shout slogans during a protest after Eid prayers in Srinagar.
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India recently revoked a special provision that ended the autonomy of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Here’s the history of the constitutional provision, Article 370.
Print of the Peterloo Massacre published by Richard Carlile in 1819.
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As well as an attack on the working classes, Peterloo was also an episode of violence against women.
New laws give sex crime victims more time to come forward.
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Part of a law that goes into effect in New York state on Aug. 14 allows victims more time sue in civil court. Epstein’s victims can still go after his estate.
Even working women who have partners often have to do the most work at home.
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Does having children make the goal of fairly dividing work at home more elusive?
The Apple boss has spoken out.
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What they say about big issues may be a clue to the working environment they run.
China retaliated with tariffs on U.S. imports after Trump imposed tariffs on $250 billion of Chinese imports.
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The US-China trade war shows no signs of slowing down. Here’s what readers need to know.