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Pacific Climate Change Warriors Block World’s Largest Coal Port
Climate Change Warriors from 12 Pacific Island nations paddled canoes into the worldu2019s largest coal port in Newcastle, Australia, Friday to bring attention to their grave fears about the …
Why There’s a Real Chance My Texas Town Might Ban Fracking
The history of Denton's struggle with fracking reveals why the gas industry's “responsible drilling” propaganda is deceitful and why a total ban is necessary.
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Beating Climate Change by Retooling the Economy: The Story Begins in Navajo Country
In 2001, Navajo and Hopi youth created the Black Mesa Water Coalition to stop the depletion of the Navajo Aquifer.
Against Carceral Feminism
Relying on state violence to curb domestic violence only ends up harming the most marginalized women.
Bachmann’s War on Islam: I’m an Enemy. How Did That Happen?
A US patriot born and raised in a Muslim family realizes, with horror, that he'd be an enemy in Michelle Bachman's war against Islam.
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The Corporate Assault on Direct Democracy
When direct democracy actions like ballot initiatives threaten corporate interests, corporate lawyers run to court to prevent citizens from getting the chance to vote.
Groups Across the Country Denounce “National Bioenergy Day” as a Dirty Sham
Pointing to growing opposition to bioenergy facilities around the nation and the world, they say burning trees, contaminated wastes, and garbage is grossly and dangerously misrepresented by industry advocates …
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Mars Madness Amidst Astronomical Poverty: Insanity in India
The truth is that the ruling elite care not for those living in abject destitution.
Obama Promised a “World Without Nuclear Weapons,” but May Now Spend $1 Trillion on Upgrades
President Obama's disarmament efforts were cited when he won the Nobel Peace Prize, but since then advocates say little progress has been made.
“Citizenfour”: Inside Story of NSA Leaker Edward Snowden Captured in New Film by Laura Poitras
Footage of Edward Snowden debriefing reporters Glenn Greenwald and Ewen MacAskill forms the backbone of Poitras' new film, “Citizenfour.”