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Opinion pieces reflect the views of their authors, not necessarily Citizens for Global Solutions.
Human Rights“Faithful Against Torture” Book Launch – November 17th
GlobalSolutions.org is proud to announce the release of Faithful Against Torture, a collection of essays by people of faith considering torture in...
Global JusticeThe ICC Wields Some Impressive Clout for Its Short Lifespan
In the International Criminal Court's short lifespan, its legitimacy has grown in leaps and bounds. The United States might not yet be...
A Waiting Game – Will America Attend the Assembly of States Parties?
Next Tuesday, November 17th, marks the 8th annual meeting of the Assembly of States Parties for the ICC. Agenda items include planning...
Climate JusticeDo too much = boycott at home. Do too little = boycott abroad
As the scientific community has united in its call for drastic action to reduce global warming, which is already claiming hundreds of...
Climate JusticeThe Problem With Sustainable Development
As the clock on the Kyoto Protocol is ticking down to expiration, the importance of the upcoming U.N. Climate Change Conference in...
Can’t We All Just Get Along?: An Analysis of Bipartisan Support for Climate Change Legislation
Today is a momentous day for global warming legislation, as the markup in the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee is scheduled...
Climate JusticeSouth Bay CGS Chapter Celebrates Global Climate Action Day
Here are some pictures that Tom Hastings took at the Climate Action Day, Oct 24, at Manhattan Beach. This world-wide event was...
Climate JusticeA lasting solution to climate change
"No to climate government takeover!!!" I never thought I'd agree with a tea party activist. And I'm not really sure if what...
Global JusticeCan Nukes Ever be Safe?
Academics often cite "security dilemma" explanations to demonstrate how nuclear proliferation spreads. When one country has it, others will follow suit in...
Peace & DisarmamentNuclear activism for a new generation
I remember watching President Obama's speech on nuclear non-proliferation in Prague. Like so many of the President's speeches, it was deeply moving;...
Global CooperationIs the United States Treating Iranian Nuclear Threats as a Multilateral Challenge?
It is obvious that the majority of the world wants to live without the threat of nuclear war. Even those who have...