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Bronx Community Wins Big on Development Project Committed to Living Wages and Local Economy
The people of New York's poorest borough fought to ensure that redevelopment of its castle-like landmark will benefit those who live there. Will it be a gamechanger?
Canada’s Lubicon Lake Nation Continue Anti-Fracking Campaign, Appeal Court Injunction
Members of Lubicon Lake Nation are fighting a pro-fracking injunction granted in favor of Penn West Petroleum.
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Eight Lifestyles for Healthy Eating (and They All Include Kale!)
We set out to find out what a healthy diet really looks like. Turns out, they all have a few things in common.
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Coney Island Community Garden Bulldozed in the Dead of Night
Another community garden bites the dust at the hand of wealthy developers.
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South Korea: Rail Workers, Repression and Resistance
An almost unreported strike in South Korea, which has just come to an end, epitomizes how a “free” market can be incompatible with the liberty of workers to defend …
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Audit: FEC Still in “Significant” Danger of Hacking
The Federal Election Commission's computer and IT security is at high risk of Chinese infiltration.
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Four Surefire Tips for Following the Money in Your State
Here are four easy-to-use tips for following the money in your state - and throwing some sunlight on the mega-donors trying to sway your elections.
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Drones Will Be Tested in 10 US States – Is Yours One?
Six institutions have been authorized to operate test locations for the use of drones and for studying how they will interact with air traffic systems.
How Dede Adnahom Didn’t Get Deported
Giday “Dede” Adnahom was granted permanent US residency after forming a group called Who You Callin' Illegal, which analyzed the intersections between incarceration and immigration.
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Snowstorm Moves on After Causing Havoc Across Northeast
At least 11 deaths in five states are blamed on the storm, which leaves behind a bitter wind chill. Between 6 and 11 inches of snow fell in New …