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The Battle to Keep Florida Frack-Free Heats Up
The battle to keep Florida frack-free is intensifying ahead of the 2016 state legislative session.
Las Bambas Project: A Restriction on Indigenous Vocal Input in Peru’s Mining Operations
President Humala has to make certain that all citizens are treated equally.
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October Jobs Growth Pushes Unemployment Rate Down to 5 Percent
Manufacturing wages have risen by just 2.0 percent over the last year.
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We Are the Solution: African Women Organize for Land and Seed Sovereignty
Women are taking leadership roles in the countries in which We Are the Solution is active.
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.