Americas

Rethinking the Drug War in the Americas

Latin American leaders have been pressuring Washington to rethink the drug war policies that have cost untold lives and money in a losing battle. By Joshua Pringle.

U.S. Embargo against Cuba: Washington's Sterile Strategy

The U.S. embargo against Cuba is a relic of the Cold War, senselessly cutting both countries off from what could be fruitful interaction. By Alexander Frye.

Gasoline Is Expensive; Deal with It

Consumers and politicians are frustrated over gas prices, which show no sign of dropping even when demand is low and supply is high. By Daniel Graeber.

Hegemony: What Is It Good For?

Within the recent debate over what a decline in U.S. dominance might mean for the world, it is important to keep American nationalism in a realistic perspective.
By Joshua Pringle.

Clean Water Scarcity in Canada

Pollution has contaminated a large chunk of Canada's water reserves, making access to clean water a major issue, especially in remote communities with little money. By Ruby Pratka.

Falkland Islands Dispute between Britain and Argentina

With the 30th anniversary of the Falklands War approaching, Britain and Argentina have renewed diplomatic tensions over the small territory. By Morgan Brinlee.

Climate Change: Why Oil Companies Don't Want Us Talking about It

Climate change is talked about less and less, a trend that revolves around astronomical profits derived from fossil fuels. By Bill McKibben.