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Wind and Solar Create More Jobs When They’re Locally Owned, Report Finds
When it comes to providing jobs and money to towns and cities, not all renewable energy is created equal.
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Anelo, From Forgotten Town to Capital of Argentina’s Shale Fuel Boom
A tiny town in Argentina prepares for shale drilling.
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After Attacks, Canadian Lawmakers Threaten Basic Human Rights
The Harper government is capitalizing on two recent attacks to curtail Canadians' civil rights.
How to Buy a City: Chevron Spends $3 Million on Local California Election to Oust Refinery Critics
The oil giant Chevron is being accused of attempting to buy the city government of Richmond, California.
Disposable Life: Jean Franco
“If you think of Serbia, Croatia and Bosnia there were war crime tribunals because of atrocities. Those atrocities were absolutely no worse than the atrocities perpetrated by the US,”
“Green World Rising”: A Call to Save the Earth From Climate Change
The threat of climate change is very real, but we have the solutions, knowledge and ingenuity needed to help save our planet.
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3,000-Mile March for Climate Action to Arrive in Washington, DC on November 1
When the original thirty-four people started walking from Port of Wilmington, Los Angeles, they had no idea that walking across the country would turn into a life-changing experience.
‘Tis the Season to Be Frightened
The climate crisis, which Republicans dismiss en masse, is a key ingredient in the spread of infectious diseases.
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“Citizenfour” Directly Confronts the Intelligence Apparatus’ Subversion of Democracy
Laura Poitras' new documentary puts forth an ambitious argument: mass surveillance has almost nothing to do with terrorism.
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Unbelievable GOP Statements on Voter Suppression
You would think that making it easier for citizens to vote would be something for everyone in a democracy to celebrate.