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After Coal, a Small Kentucky Town Builds a Healthier, More Creative Economy
A complex network of local organizations helps neighbors support one another as they rebound from a dying industry.
Is Trump Launching a New World Order? The Petro-Powers vs. the Greens
A world dominated by green powers is likely to be less ravaged by war and the depredations of extreme climate change.
Women Small-Holder Farmers Are Key Drivers for Sustainable Production
“Households and communities have been engaged to promote non-oppressive practices,” says a UN Food and Agriculture Organization advisor.
Vigorous Campaign Revives Transit Union in Right-to-Work Virginia
After a robust union campaign, the Fairfax Connector went from a unit at risk of decertifying to a strong union shop.
Going Private: The Trump Administration’s Big Infrastructure Plan
It's clear that his promise for rebuilding the country's infrastructure is just another Trump scam.
Trump’s Family Leave: An Empty Envelope for US Workers
Here are the top five reasons Trump's family leave plan doesn't work.
Naomi Klein: Trump Is Not the Crisis — He Is the Symptom of the Crisis
In every space where the right is not in control — universities, cities, states — we have to step up, says author Naomi Klein.
Senators Can Save Yemen From Saudi-Imposed Famine: They Must Act
A Senate vote on Trump's Saudi arms deal is likely to happen tomorrow afternoon.
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Dams Be Damned: California Rebuilds the Salmon Habitat It Destroyed
Innovative restoration projects are working to prevent the state's salmon from going extinct.
Organizations Representing Corporations Pass Regressive Legislation in the Shadows
Corporations have pushed legislation in state governments, often bypassing Congress, explains political economist Gordon Lafer.