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Clean Energy: The Challenge of Achieving a “Just Transition” for Workers
Tackling climate change is good for the economy, good for business and good for people.
Finland Experiments With a Basic Income Scheme for Unemployed
It's the first country in Europe to put the idea into practice.
Next Steps in the Fight for Public Higher Education
Public education policy should be made in the collective interest, not left to the predatory interests of investors.
What if Renters Got the Same Tax Deductions and Refunds as Homeowners?
Renter rallies have stoked interest in a law giving tenants tax deductions and refunds on rents just like homeowners.
No Peace to Keep: The UN Is Letting Down Civilians in South Sudan
UN peacekeepers often fail because they dwell in silos, answering to different — and contradictory — masters.
Three Activist Victories That Flew Under the Radar Over the Holidays
Here's some recent news from the world of social justice that received little attention as the nation paused to observe the winter holidays.
Construction of Dangerous Coastal Jaitapur Nuclear Power Mega-Plant Should Be Stopped
The green-lighted plan, if carried out, will be the world's largest nuclear power facility.
More US Workers Have Highly Volatile, Unstable Incomes
More Americans work without full-time employers, yet policies fail to address this new reality.
Can Mayors Actually Rule the World?
Local authorities are pushing to fundamentally move away from the longstanding dominance of the nation-state.
The Inextricable Link Between Migration and Sweatshops
The possibility of workers' rights and climate justice movements responding to these challenges together provides reason for hope.