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In "Their Fight Is Our Fight," MoJo's Monika Bauerlein unpacks the information war we find ourselves in and shares a few recent examples of the power of independent, reader-supported journalism right now. Spoiler: We have some fundraising to do, so please read it and pitch in if you can.
Today, Jeb Bush, the former Republican governor of Florida, announced that he would “actively explore” running for president in 2016. If elected, he’d have control over much of the US response to global warming. So how would Bush address the global climate crisis? With a mixture of skepticism, avoidance, and downright denial of the science—if his track record is anything to go by. Above is a quick sample of his views climate change.
