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
PartnerCitizenshipBryan Stevenson Wants Americans to Finally Confront Racism
The lawyer and author is working to transform the criminal justice system. Read more
Impossible Foods Unveils Meatless Pork and Sausage for More Plant-Based Alternatives
The “pork,” which will debut at Burger King, could also become a hit in China. Read more
Yemen Once Again Ranked as Worst Humanitarian Crisis in the World
“The people of Yemen need humanitarian relief now.” Read more
Amazon Rainforest Fires Increased by 30% in 2019
Losing the Amazon rainforest would have a devastating effect on the global environment. Read more
Tiny Island Nation of Vanuatu Pledges Millions to Help Australian Firefighters
The country receives $66.2 million in Australian foreign aid each year. Read more
5 Ways to Help in the Aftermath of the Puerto Rico Earthquakes
The US territory is still recovering from Hurricane Maria. Read more
India Just Faced Its Hottest Decade in Recorded History
The impact of climate change is “unmistakable.” Read more
Iranian Americans Report Being Detained at US-Canada Border for 10 Hours
Civil rights experts warn of the potential for civil rights abuses. Read more
Joaquin Phoenix Urges Celebrities to Forgo Private Jets in Golden Globe Speech
“We have to take that responsibility on ourselves and make sacrifices.” Read more
14 Photos That Show the Devastating Impacts of Australia's Bushfires
"If you don't need to be in the area, you need to leave.” Read more