Antonin Scalia’s Successor Could Determine the Fate of the Planet
Why it's okay to scrutinize the climate positions of the candidates on President Obama's Supreme Court short list.
Obama’s Climate Legacy Is in the Supreme Court’s Hands
Tuesday's surprising ruling raises the stakes of this year's election.
Hillary Clinton’s Leftward Shift on Climate
Helped along by both President Obama and Bernie Sanders, Clinton has broken her silence on fossil fuel extraction from public lands.
Hillary Clinton’s Bet on Flint
There's more than one reason the Democratic candidate has jumped on the city's water crisis.
Will Martin O’Malley Supporters Tip the Balance in Iowa?
With Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders locked in a tight race, either candidate could get a boost from caucus-goers who veer off-script.
Bernie Sanders’s Radical Environmental Proposal
Hillary Clinton keeps adopting his positions, but not this one.
Martin O’Malley Says Hillary Clinton Will Let the Planet “Literally Burn Up”
In an interview with the New Republic, the former Maryland governor takes the Democratic frontrunner to task on climate change.
The EPA’s Silent, Guilty Role in the Flint Water Crisis
Michigan's governor has borne the brunt of the blame, but there's plenty to go around.
How Obama Inserted the “War on Coal” Into the 2016 Race
A moratorium on coal leases is another notch in his legacy. But it will be up to Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders to navigate the fallout.
The Republican Candidates Can’t Say How Obama Wrecked the Economy
Fear-mongering about ISIS is just so much easier.
Gun Control Can Swing the 2016 Election
Democrats—so long on the defensive—should use the issue this year to rekindle the Obama coalition.
Has President Obama Broken the Political Stalemate on Guns?
At CNN's forum, the president offered Democratic candidates a model for touting gun control—and hitting back at the NRA.
Has Obama Hit His Limit on Gun Control?
Thanks to the NRA, his options are limited—and the next Democratic president will struggle to expand on his actions.
Savor This Moment, Climate Activists. Next Year Is Going to Get Ugly.
The Paris deal is the last moment of hope we'll see in a long time.
The Case for Taking Martin O’Malley Seriously
The debates haven't done him any favors, but he's still had an important role in the Democratic primary.
Why Does Hillary Clinton Still Make Environmentalists Nervous?
She has embraced many top priorities of climate activists—but they're still suspicious of her history and her connections to oil and gas.