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How “Open Source” Seed Producers From the US to India Are Changing Global Food Production
Around the world, plant breeders are resisting corporate control of the food supply by making seeds available for other breeders to use.
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.
Louisiana’s Oil and Gas Industry Continues Growing Along the Coast It’s Helping Shrink
The Louisiana coast loses a football field's worth of land every 38 minutes.
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Cyber Security Takes on New Urgency for Groups Targeted by Trump
As Trump's inauguration approaches, many groups and communities have been forced to decide which aspects of cyber security to prioritize.
There Are No Guarantees in History: A Cultural Studies Perspective on the Current Crisis
Post-election predictions of a mostly apocalyptic future are more likely to undermine than empower the people.
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William Rivers Pitt | What Will You Do With 2017?
When you realize that you are actually capable of helping, your capacity to help will grow exponentially.
How Do Republicans Get Away With Voter Suppression?
There aren't enough white guys to elect Donald Trump, so he had to eliminate people of color from voter lists.
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From Grease to Soap: How One Woman Is Repurposing Used Oil
In four years, Laura Kneib has recycled some five tons of vegetable oil, cardboard and biodiesel glycerin.
Aging in Community: Inside the Senior Cohousing Movement
For seniors who want to age in a supportive community environment, cohousing is an exciting alternative to traditional options.
The Deadly Consequences of Europe’s Border Militarization
Refugees are using other, often more dangerous, routes, contributing to the increase in migrant deaths that we have seen in 2016.