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“Homegrown Witch Hunt”: My Brother, the US Government and the “War on Terror”
A new film follows several families affected by the “war on terror.”
“The Right to the City”: Participatory Cooperatives, Housing and Budgets
The “right to the city” is the collective right to redefine ourselves and how we relate to one another and the places we live.
Healthy Ground, Healthy Atmosphere: Recarbonizing the Earth’s Soils
Soil scientists and climate researchers believe that returning carbon to the soil on a large scale could help mitigate climate change.
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Critics Say Proposed Sulfide Mine in Minnesota Threatens State’s Watersheds
Thousands of critics have voiced concerns about the potential for toxic contaminants from sulfide mines to leach into waterways.
“Insidious, Invisible” Impacts on Baby Health: Toxic Exposure and Preterm Births
“Because preterm birth occurs less frequently in many places, it gives us hope that we can prevent it,” says expert.
Humans May Have Inadvertently Helped Spread a Bee Killing Virus
What's worse, there is evidence that honeybees themselves are now spreading Deformed Wing Virus.
People Are Happier in States That Allow Ballot Initiatives
Twenty-four states allow citizens to vote directly on policy matters, and research shows that life satisfaction is higher in them.
Why I Choose Optimism Over Despair: An Interview With Noam Chomsky
Noam Chomsky discusses his latest book and why humans have a clear choice in choosing solidarity and hope over pessimism.
Why Wall Street Won Round One and We Might Win the Next
The question is when - not if - the next bubble will burst.
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Natural Gas Becomes a Fracking Mess
The Porter Ranch disaster may erase the industry's undeserved reputation as a “clean” energy source.