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Sen. David Vitter’s Campaign Called Out for Racism, Again
Vitter's campaign has deployed a desperate and racist attack ad against his opponent.
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More Trouble in Coal Country: Health Care at Risk for 12,000 Retired Miners and Their Families
Peabody Energy, the nation's largest coal company, is seeking release from a pledge to pay into a health insurance fund.
US South Wages a Long War of Incentives, and Citizens Bear the Brunt
The South has continued using huge amounts of taxpayer money to entice corporations.
Texas Activists Form Statewide Coalition to Confront Fracking
Texas activists are working to restore local control over fracking — including the right to ban the extraction process.
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Climate Stories: Environment, Colonial Legacies and Systemic Change
Meet the people working with diverse communities to build a movement.
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Water Remains Largely Marginalized in Climate Talks
Six hundred sixty-three million people are still without water globally.
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Communities Push for Legal Rights to Regain Power Over Fracking Companies
Coloradans for Community Rights has set its sights on dismantling the legal system where state laws take precedence over local rules.
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California’s Investment in Global Warming Reduction Programs Score Well
The revenue generated from California's 2006 global warming law is making the air cleaner.
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Social Impact Bonds: Selling Off the Public Good in the Era of Neoliberalism
Advocates of social impact bonds disregard structural causes of social problems, privatizing both services and social ills.
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Ten Ways to Challenge Capitalism’s Death Grip on Daily Life
How do we transition away from capitalism and toward solidarity economies that will not lead to unemployment and poverty?