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Dahr Jamail | Mass Extinction: It’s the End of the World as We Know It
Citing abrupt climate disruption, evolutionary biologist Guy McPherson argues that humans may soon face our own extinction.
Governor Announces Puerto Rico “Insolvent“
At the UN Secretariat on June 22, 2015, Cuba demanded an end to Puerto Rico's status as a colony of the US.
As Walker Announces, Wisconsin GOP Moves to Gut Open Records Law
The unprecedented proposal would give lawmakers authority to hide the special interests who are working to influence legislation.
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Wall Street Sales Tax Moves Away From the Children’s Table
Those who are serious about reducing inequality support a FTT, the other politicians are sitting at the children's table.
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Immigrant Youth to Presidential Candidates: Promises Will Not Win Our Support
Immigrant Youth to the Presidential Candidates: enough with promises, demand immigration changes today.
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Tantrums Unleashed After Rainbows Illuminate White House
The Supreme Court's affirmation of the right to marry and its rainbow striped afterglow unleashed conservative tantrums.
Staying Human in Time of Climate Change: Author on Science, Grief and Hope
For geographer and author M Jackson, knowing climate science isn't enough. We need to get our hearts involved too.
Pope Calls for Rethinking the Outdated Criteria That Rule the World
Pope Francis' revolutionary encyclical addresses not just climate change but the banking crisis.
Dean Baker | Greece and the Euro After the Referendum
To the great consternation of the eurozone leadership, the Greek people rejected the austerity package offered.
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Holding Politicians to Their Word: Let’s Get Money Out of Politics
All across the country, people are finding ways to ensure the momentum for campaign finance reforms continues to build.