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Advice for “Meet the Press“
Instead of asking the same old beltway regulars the same old questions, and relying on boring panels, “Meet The Press” should be talking to experts on the issues.
New Climate Bill Would “Shrink Government,” Award Taxpayers
PERI's James Boyce discusses how Rep. Chris Van Hollen's climate bill would limit carbon pollution by auctioning off permits to fossil fuel vendors and result in a net gain …
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Fracked on Their Own Petard: The Self-Implosion of an Industry on the Ropes
As Denton seeks to become the first city in Texas to ban fracking, the industry is trying to frame the fight in economic terms. But that turns out to …
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Dahr Jamail | Open Source Farming: A Renaissance Man Tackles the Food Crisis
The news about our global food supply is not good.
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Despite Danger, Iraqis Unite to Protest Religious Persecution by IS
Iraqis are taking to the streets and to social media to protest the persecution of Christians by the Islamic State, the fringe extremist group formerly known as ISIS.
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Flipping Schools: The Hidden Forces Behind New Jersey Education Reform
In New Jersey, Chris Christie justifies charter school growth on the basis of fair competition and parent demand. But behind the scenes, budget austerity and little-known development incentives have …
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Regenerative Agriculture: Sowing Health, Sustainability and Climate Stability
Destruction of land and soil by poor farming isn't inevitable.
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One Little Piggy Had Birth Defects: Is Monsanto’s Roundup to Blame?
Monsanto's Roundup causes birth defects and is now associated with a dizzying array of chronic health problems. Should it be taken off the market?
Climate Change and Waiting for Bruce Willis
Christopher Williams says capitalism is not capable of facing up to the climate change crisis - and because there won't be a hero that appears to save the day, …
Toledo Sips of Life in Iraq
Contaminated water leaves 500,000 dry for three days.