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Vermonters Lobby for Public Bank – and Win Millions for Local Investment Instead
Advocates didn't get the public bank they wanted. But the compromise they reached in the end was still a rare and significant win over Wall Street banks.
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Unemployment Rate Edges Down to 5.6 Percent, but Wages Stagnate
The unemployment rate edged down to 5.6 percent in December from 5.7 percent in November.
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Charlie Hebdo: We Must Grieve the Dead Without Misconstruing Racism as Democratic Ideal
Political cartoons are free speech, but they are not always innocent and inherently democratic.
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Twelve Ways to Drive GMOs and Monsanto’s Roundup off the Market
Given the dangers posed by GMOs and Roundup, it's time to move aggressively forward.
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Why Carbon Should Be Left in the Ground
We must keep carbon in the ground to save our planet. And fortunately, some countries, like Denmark, are already working on that.
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FCC Chairman Wheeler Moves Toward Strong Net Neutrality Rules
Consumer groups and internet freedom activists have fiercely advocated for Title II reclassification.
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Time to Stand Up to the NYPD
Police need to be empowered so they do not fear speaking up when they see misbehavior by their colleagues.
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Palestinian Political Prisoner Writes Letter of Solidarity with Black Americans
Palestinians have a long history of standing in solidarity with black Americans and oppressed groups around the world.
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Renewable Energy for National Security
America is vulnerable and unprepared.
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Change Greece – Change Europe – Change4all!
A victory for Syriza will allow Greece to escape from the current catastrophic situation but it will also represent green shoots of change for Europe.