Commentary / Japan Dec 16, 2018

The lethal consequences of misclassifying dolphins

Japan's animal welfare regulations could halt the Taiji slaughter if Japanese law categorized dolphins as mammals instead of fish.

Commentary / World Nov 22, 2018

Are you buying oil from Saudi Arabia?

To rein in the Saudi regime, the West must not only stop selling it arms, but also stop filling its coffers.

Commentary / World Sep 18, 2018

The trial of the century

A group of young Americans are suing the U.S. government for the right to have a livable planet.

Commentary / World Aug 14, 2018

Why charity for the poor isn't futile

While we wait for politicians to act, it is important to concentrate our spare resources on effective aid that helps poor people lead the best lives they can.

Commentary / World Jul 15, 2018

The migration dilemma politicians face

Leaders who want to act humanely toward immigrants must go far enough toward stricter border control to undercut public support for far-right parties.

Commentary / World Jun 29, 2018

Why loving our animals just isn't enough

Despite the positive attitudes people have toward dogs and cats and other pets, many of these companion animals lead miserable lives.

Commentary / World May 8, 2018

Is Karl Marx still relevant?

His predictions have been falsified, his theories discredited and his ideas rendered obsolete. So why should we care about his legacy in the 21st century?

Commentary / World Apr 10, 2018

Crime and no punishment for the Iraq War

The illegality of the invasion of Iraq is directly relevant to official U.S. thinking on Iran and North Korea today.