Ben Ehrenreich

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A new history should show how closely civilization and the environment are linked—and urge us to respond to today’s crisis.

In David Quammen’s books, intrepid scientists hunt down viruses and avert crises. The story of Covid-19 offers no such resolution.

Why we must do everything differently to ensure the planet’s survival

Trump campaigned on one kind of nostalgia, while Biden campaigned on another. The less regressive vision won out, but we’re still hurtling toward the abyss.

The icon of the movement for action on climate change is a teenager. Shouldn't that worry us?

Inside the effort to rescue Europe’s unwelcome immigrants

The Minnesota congresswoman did not accuse Jews of dual loyalty. She accused politicians of extreme pro-Israel prejudice. And she's right.

Before Ilhan Omar came to the national stage, Stephen Walt and John Mearsheimer tried to discuss pro-Israel lobbying. They were shouted down.