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Green Party Nominee Jill Stein: “We Are Saying No to the ‘Lesser Evil’ and Yes to the Greater Good”
In Houston, Texas, Dr. Jill Stein formally accepted the Green Party's nomination for president.
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AARP to Drop Membership in Right-Wing Lobby Group ALEC After Progressive Groups Apply Pressure
A lightning campaign, a rapid retreat.
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Climate Politics Heat Up Ohio’s Role as an Electoral Battleground
Contrasts on climate policy could affect whether Democrats or Republicans win the state's 18 votes in the Electoral College.
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Tired of Waiting for Corporate High-Speed Internet, Minnesota Farm Towns Build Their Own
A unique community-owned broadband cooperative will free dozens of tiny towns and farms from reliance on slower corporate providers.
After Louisiana Flooding, the Red Cross Draws a Deluge of Complaints
Emergency managers in Louisiana turned to the Red Cross when record floods swept the state in March, but many say they received little help.
This Tax Law Professor Is Taking on the Super-Rich
Victor Fleischer sees the current tax preference for founders' stock as part of an even bigger political and cultural problem.
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Fixing Hong Kong Begins With Fixing Homes
The volunteer group Fixing HK is getting ready for another night of repair and outreach in Hong Kong.
Protected Is Not Conserved: The Implementation Gap in International Conservation Policy
Just because a site is designated as a protected area does not mean it is conserved.
For Decades, the USDA Was Black Farmers’ Worst Enemy — Here’s How It Became an Ally
Through partnering with local farmers, the USDA has begun to tackle its racist past.
Louisiana Parish Hit by Third Oil Spill in 10 Days as Pressure Grows for Accountability
Though small compared to the BP spill, the consequences will be real.