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Op-Ed
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African Americans, Organizing and the Transition Environmental Movement
People of color show little interest in movements that require a commitment to a group process working beside white people.
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My Dream for 2016: Creating Social Transformation Through Building Deeper Relationships
A community organizer offers some ideas on how to build stronger relationships in order to sustain social movements in 2016.
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The Robin Hood Army
It's heartening to read about an altruistic movement with no hidden motives except to feed the hungry, homeless and needy.
Obama Takes a Walk on the Greener Side
As Nevada short-circuits its solar boom, the White House gets more committed to renewable energy.
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Is Team Clinton Campaigning Against President Obama on Iran Diplomacy?
Clinton's team attacked Bernie Sanders for supporting President Obama's efforts to engage Iran.
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US Democracy Down for the Count: What Is It the Scandinavians Have That We Don’t?
Norway, Denmark and Sweden practice variations of a system that works much better than ours.
Will Washington Repeat the Mistakes That Led to the Iraq War?
On the question of the US use of military force, the past didn't go anywhere - it's not even past.
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What You Need to Know About the Upcoming Iowa Caucus
Who wins Iowa will have a big effect on who the eventual nominee is - at least, it will if you are a Democrat.
Why the $15 Minimum Wage Is Economically Feasible
If no significant job losses result from minimum wages, then employers find other ways to adjust to their higher labor costs.
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President’s Order on Solitary Confinement Reverberates Beyond Youth Incarceration
Despite their limited effects on juveniles, new federal guidelines on solitary signal broad policy shifts for adult prisoners.