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Opinion pieces reflect the views of their authors, not necessarily Citizens for Global Solutions.
Global CooperationSequestration and International Affairs: What’s the Deal?
We've all heard about sequestration, a mandatory cutting of federal expenditures on apocalyptic levels if a budget deal is not struck in...
Global JusticeGive the Disabled a Global Fair Break
The Senate is on the verge of ratifying the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). This could be amazing!...
Being Resource-Rich in Africa
A significant amount of the world's resources and minerals are in countries on the African continent. From diamonds to oil reserves, you...
Global JusticeForeign Policy Wisdom for the Next Four Years
"We believe that 'We're all in this together' is a far better philosophy than 'You're on your own'.'' That's how Bill Clinton...
Climate JusticeSandy’s Climate Conversation
Sandy did what Candy didn't: Kick start a full blown conversation on climate change. GlobalSolutions.org was part of an effort to insert...
What do Zombies have to do with Foreign Policy?
Have you ever wondered what you would do in a zombie apocalypse? If you have, you are not alone. It seems like...
United Nations Day
"We are living through a period of profound turmoil, transition and transformation. Insecurity, inequality and intolerance are spreading. Global and national institutions...
Climate JusticeDear Candy, You Blew It on Climate Change
Candy Crowley, I want to start by congratulating you on the great job you did moderating the Town Hall Presidential Debate. But...
Human RightsOn International Day of the Girl… Let’s Talk about the Guys
Men, boys, let us be bold. Let us speak the truth and stand up for the rights of girls and women to...
Citizens for Global Solutions Delivers Your Petitions to PBS NewsHour’s Jim Lehrer
Over the last two months, the team here atCitizens for Global Solutions has been working to make climate change a bigger election...
Global JusticeWhy Thomas Jefferson isn’t too Happy With Obama
Thousands of Muslims around the world have exploded in anger in response to an anti-Islam film titled The Innocence of Muslims, which,...