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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 JusticeThe Lawlessness of MNCs
Nestlé’s report on harmful labor practices in Thailand's seafood industry has recently gained public attention. While many may admire the company’s transparency...
Climate JusticeBig Changes Coming In Electricity Supply: Citizen Input Needed Now
The declining costs of renewable energy, emerging information technology-related capacities for better management of electricity supply and use, and the need to...
Peace & DisarmamentA Game of Risk: The North Korean Launch
On Sunday, February 8th, North Korea launched a satellite into orbit. Though North Korea claims the launch was for scientific and "peaceful...
Climate JusticeUN Environment Programme Post-Paris Update
“Later that night, I held an atlas in my lap, Ran my fingers across the whole world, And whispered… where does it...
Global JusticeThe Children of Syria: Continuing to Educate a Generation in the Midst of Conflict
Syria has quickly become the leading producer of refugees in the world, with 4 million people fleeing the country–half of them children....
Global JusticeChill, It’s Just Gender-Based Violence: The “Comfort Women” Settlement
East Asia neighbors South Korea and Japan have recently made international headlines in light of their brash resolution for “comfort women.” Heard...
Global CooperationWorld Interfaith Harmony Week : Steps Toward A Harmony Renaissance
The Association of World Citizens, a non-governmental organization in consultative status with the United Nations, cooperates fully with the World Interfaith Harmony...
Global JusticeThe Debate on Banning Trump
The United Kingdom has been one of America’s closest allies for over 200 years. Yet the British Parliament recently engaged in a...
Global JusticeUN Calls for Summit Forum on Refugees and Migrants
Last month I suggested that a UN-led conference would be necessary to confront the growing refugee and migrant crisis. Now I am...
Climate JusticeDear Obama, Thank You for Banning Coal Leasing on Public Lands
It was a Thursday night. I was overwhelmed by midterm papers and exhausted from the afternoon's track workout. But rather than spending...
Global CooperationRobert M. Hutchins: Building on Earlier Foundations
Much of our current work for a more just and peaceful world builds on the thinking and efforts of earlier foundations. The...