Joe McCarthy
About Joe McCarthy
Joe McCarthy is a Staff Writer at Global Citizen. He studied creative writing at Southern Connecticut State University and now writes about environmental issues and global events.
Stories
WHO Calls for 'Careful' Review of New Swine Flu Study Warning of Pandemic Potential
“G4 viruses have all the essential hallmarks of a candidate pandemic virus.” Read more
World Food Programme Launches Biggest Aid Response in Its History for COVID-19
“Food is the best vaccine against chaos.” Read more
20 Stand-Out Moments From 'Global Goal: Unite for Our Future — The Concert'
See performances from Miley Cyrus, Shakira, Coldplay, Usher, and more. Read more
Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds & More Join Funny X-Men Reunion for 'Global Goal: Unite for Our Future'
The reunion was lighthearted, but Jackman used the platform to honor today’s real superheroes. Read more
Opal Tometi, Kerry Washington, and Billy Porter Call for Racial Justice in 'Global Goal: Unite for Our Future'
“The world is changing right before our eyes and it’s a beautiful thing to see.” Read more
Ask an Expert: How Will the COVID-19 Vaccine Be Distributed to Everyone Who Needs It?
James Fulker, spokesperson for GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance, addresses this pressing question. Read more
Futures of 600 Million Children in South Asia Threatened by COVID-19: Report
“COVID-19 could destroy the hopes and futures of an entire generation.” Read more
Access to Health Care Around the World Is Not Equal. COVID-19 Proved That.
The pandemic has exposed the severely underfunded nature of global health care. Read more
AdvocacyHealth'Global Goal: Unite for Our Future': Meet The ACT Accelerator Partners
They’re accelerating efforts to develop and deliver tests, treatments, and vaccines to everyone. Read more
Rev. William Barber Talks Poverty, Racism, and Demanding a 'Reconstruction of Everything'
Rev. Barber has dedicated his life to fighting poverty and “interlocking injustices.” Read more