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CGS regularly publishes op-eds on the issues that matter most to global democracy, plus news, press releases, and organizational statements from our programs and campaigns. Read it all here, get a monthly roundup by email through eNews, or follow Field Notes on LinkedIn.
Opinion pieces reflect the views of their authors, not necessarily Citizens for Global Solutions.
Global JusticeBen Ferencz: a life dedicated to “world peace through world law”
“60 MINUTES” on Sunday evenings is a very popular weekly TV news programs. The second segment of the May 7, 2017 program...
Global JusticeVenezuela and the Fate of Latin American Democracy
As a student of Latin American history, I vividly recall debating why the region’s governments collapsed into dictatorship time and time again....
Global JusticeSyria: Chemical Weapon Use, Destruction of Children, The Ethical Vacuum
The Association of World Citizens calls for the re-affirmation of humanitarian international law. It is a call to the soldiers and militia...
Global CooperationCGS Remembers Betty Taylor (1923-2017)
Citizens for Global Solutions is very indebted to many activists who contributed much to making the World Federalist Association (WFA) and the...
Global JusticeThere is No Need for War in Syria
Ever since President Obama drew a red line to prevent further use of poison gas by Bashar al-Assad to murder Syrian citizens,...
Global JusticeWhy Not ‘A Global Anthem,’ Donald Trump? Who Does ‘Represent the World,’ Steve Bannon?
In his speeches before both CPAC and the U.S. Congress, President Trump described with pinpoint accuracy the sovereign state system of today....
Human RightsCGS Marches for Women of the World…And for One World
CGS was a robust participant in the historic Women's March on Washington on January 21st, the day after the inauguration of Donald...
Global CooperationObama’s Legacy
Discussions of Obama's legacy are often too narrow. They focus on specific policies that were adopted or not adopted. They don't pay...
NewsMercosur Suspends Venezuela’s Membership
Mercosur didn’t waste any time. The South American trade group warned that it would suspend Venezuela’s membership if it didn’t improve human...
Global JusticeJanuary 11: National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
January 11, 2017 is a special day. Not because of the numeric coincidence of 1-11-17. But because of the large number of...
Global JusticeImmigration, Detention, Control
If I were another on the road, I wouldn't have looked back. I'd have said what one traveler says to another: Hello...