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Opinion pieces reflect the views of their authors, not necessarily Citizens for Global Solutions.
Waxman-Markey VS Kerry-Boxer: Are either steps good enough?
The House passed its version of climate legislation, the Waxman Markey Bill, in June, despite being criticized alternately for not doing enough...
Climate JusticeThe United States and the U.N. Climate Conference in Copenhagen
The United Nations Climate Conference in Copenhagen is set for December 7th through December 18th 2009. The main goal of this conference...
Climate Justice“Cap-and-Trade:” A Historical Analysis
A key component of the Boxer-Kerry Bill is a policy called "cap-and-trade." "Cap-and-trade" is a method that provides an economic incentive for...
Climate JusticeCompromise Isn’t Always Moral
The global community has a moral obligation to reduce its greenhouse gases. Climate change talks in Copenhagen are set to begin in...
California Energy Regulation Offers Path Toward the Future
Ron Brownstein has an interesting article in The Atlantic (October 2009) that describes California's efforts to create sensible energy regulation and promote...
Global CooperationJoin the Newly Formed American Engagement Caucus!
Citizens for Global Solutions applauds the formation of the American Engagement Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives. The mission of the...
The Nobel Prize for Peace for President Obama
Congratulations, President Obama! This morning's announcement of the Nobel Peace Prize is an honor and well-deserved. The honor is, of course, an...
Obama on the Nobel Prize “A Call To Action”
I was pleased by President Obama's 'aw-shucks' comments on winning the Nobel Peace Prize, saying: "After I received the news, Malia walked...
Global Cooperation“Five to Rule them All”
Last night, I attended a book launch hosted by the World Affairs Council. The book is entitled "Five to Rule Them All",...
Global CooperationThe Nuclear Warhead Debate
The leaders of the Western world have finally come to the agreement that Iran is indeed in the process of developing nuclear...
Climate JusticePresident Obama and the United Nations
Multilateralism is again the focal point for American foreign policy, in a way that has not been seen in a number of...