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How to Fight Fossil Fuel Propaganda

From denialism to "doomerism" to downplaying the effects of the crisis, climate propaganda is all around us. Genevieve Guenther explains how to counter such propaganda with effective talking points.

The Political Perils of 'Common Sense'

Historian Sophia Rosenfeld discusses the history of the idea of "common sense" and how it can be used in politics both to help us sharpen our inquiry into something and to make us accept the contentious policies of authoritarian rulers.


How We Reached Carmageddon

Cars are deadly, inefficient, and climate-killing. Cars aren't inevitable, and they are standing in the way of a better, transit-friendly future for our country.


News Briefing: April 11, 2025

A judge rules against Mahmoud Khalil, Javier Milei needs a bailout, a win for trans rights in Colorado, Keir Starmer breaks a strike, and are dire wolves back? (No, not really.)