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The First US Tar Sands Mine Approved in Utah
The environmental group Living Rivers says it will likely appeal the decision to the state's court system.
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Hurricane Sandy’s Silver Lining: A Reaffirmation of Progressive Principles
At a time when the country is still reeling from the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the storm has reaffirmed progressive principles that have been under attack in recent years.
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Campaigns Brace to Sue for Votes in Crucial States
Thousands of lawyers from both camps will be closely monitoring Election Day.
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Ohio’s Ballot Woes Could Delay Election Results for Weeks
An absentee ballot glitch is just the latest in Ohiou2019s dysfunctional election saga.
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Mr. Torres Goes to Tallahassee: “A Working Class Hero is Something to Be …“
For too long the collective voice of Florida's working class has been silenced in Tallahassee. Victor Torres aims to change that.
Gimme Shelter: Government Policies Fail Homeless Mothers and Kids
The plight of disabled adults and hungry kids get short shrift this election year and only one party platform addresses remedies.
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From Science and Art, Global Warming is Real
So what if global warming isn't directly responsible for “superstorm Sandy”? Let's not get hung up on that minor detail. Because the planet has warmed—the average surface temperature of …
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Exporting the Downside of War: Election Won’t Change Drone Policy
Since the US economy is the main issue on the minds of voters this election season, let's talk about Unmanned Arial Vehicles strikes - drones strikes - in economic …
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Sufficient Conditions to Destroy Democracy: How to Fight Back
If you ask Google “Has American Democracy been destroyed?” you get 56,800,000 answers. You don't need an exact count to see that the yeas have it. It is straightforward …
Don’t Forget About The Hood
Political rapper Jasiri X reminds both candidates and voters that as they work to support the middle class, low income families are struggling as well.