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The Commons Collaborative Economy Explodes in Barcelona
2016 is shaping up to be a turning-point year in which the sharing and collaborative economies enter a period of intense self-examination and reinvention.
On the Line With Verizon Strikers
Verizon workers walked off the job and took to the streets April 13, beginning the largest US strike in half a decade.
A Pipeline Defeated: How a Small Town Saved Itself
The next time you find yourself thinking corporate power is indomitable, remember Rindge, New Hampshire.
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The Clintons Have Failed Latinos on Immigration Reform
The Clintons have championed “get tough” policies that have bolstered those who have a financial incentive to maintain the status quo.
Why Conservatives’ Plans for Pregnancy 401(k)s Fall Short
The Independent Women's Forum is counting on a magical change in corporate and philanthropic behavior to pay for parental leave.
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In North Carolina Town, a Year of Fear and Distrust Over Contaminated Water
State officials had discovered toxic levels of vanadium in the Deborah Graham's well water.
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Replacing Predatory Lenders With Community Finance in Oakland
Charging excessive amounts of money for the availability of credit or loans ruins communities.
It’s Time to Get Cops Out of Schools
There's only one way to make sure no more young girls are body-slammed by uniformed officers.
Has Haiti’s Cholera Epidemic Become a Permanent Problem?
There are now worrying signs that cholera has transitioned from an outbreak to an endemic disease.
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The First Amendment Hasn’t Stopped Police From Harassing Copwatchers
While courts have ruled that filming the police is a First Amendment right, cops continue to harass those who record them.