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There is no reason for the fight to control climate change to continue becoming discombobulated over false trade-offs between jobs and the environment.

Tom Engelhardt: Citizen protest around the world is sparking not just disorganization, but what looks like, to coin a word, de-organization at a global level.

Dean Baker: While there are limits as to what Obama can do based on executive authority alone, there are many areas where he can have an impact.

National Security's conflation of whistleblowing and terrorism, as evident in the latest Snowden revelations, is further evidence of danger to freedom of the press, says Julian Assange's lawyer.

Noam Chomsky: Security for state power is at the high extreme, as illustrated by the efforts that states exert to protect themselves from the scrutiny of their own populations.

Barefoot College is a renowned initiative in India that uses village wisdom, local knowledge and practical skills available in the rural areas to improve villagers' lives.

Gaius Publius: I hear that this could be just a tactical move by the FCC, but no one's sure.

Bosses hate a salt - a pro-union worker who's taken a job with the intent to organize.

The change would broaden the “stand your ground” law, which allows anyone in fear of death or serious injury to use deadly force.

Duke Energy came in 13th on the list of companies with the lowest tax rates, among other utilities.