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Green Inclined, but Missing the Target
No matter how many light switches we turn off when we leave the room, pounds of food scraps we dutifully compost, and hours spent on public transit instead of …
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Another Poor Black Boy Dead in Haiti
What country would they create?
The World Trade Organization’s “Papal” Conclave
It is fascinating to look at the demographics of the candidates.
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Subsidies Play “Significant Role” in Climate Change, IMF Says
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is urging national governments around the world to roll back or eliminate subsidies on petroleum-based energy sources.
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George Takei’s Social Media Activism
Takeiu2019s kitschy cat photos are not themselves of political interest, but their poularity has given him a platform for his online activism with exceptional reach.
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What Immigration Could Mean for American Workers
The question is whether itu2019s a good deal for American workers.
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Shot, Then Shut Out
The nation finally took notice of Chicagou2019s epidemic of gun violence after 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton was fatally shot January 29.
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Grateful for Dirty Dishes. And Taxes
Valerie Tarico suggests a new healthier attitude toward taxes as April 15 approaches: gratitude.
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#ChainedCPI? For Every Social Security Judas, a Primary Challenge
Robert Naiman suggests the 99% escalate their interest in the matter to have their voices heard against the 1% making the budget decisions.
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Even Republicans Favor Solar Over Fossil Fuels
A survey found that 2 out of 3 Americans, including Republicans, want the US to place more emphasis on the development of solar.