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The Next American Revolution Has Already Begun: An Interview With Gar Alperovitz
Gar Alperovitz recently took time from his busy schedule to discuss the arguments in his new book and explore the ramifications of social and economic change in an era …
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Dirty Details: Dents, Faulty Welds Found Along Keystone XL Southern Half in Texas
If an ecologically hazardous accident happens to TransCanada's Keystone XL (KXL) tar sands pipeline, we can't say we weren't forewarned.
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In Yemen, Let’s Redeem President Obama’s War on Terror Reform Speech
Following President Obama's speech on war reform, Robert Naiman will travel to Yemen in the hope of redeeming this promise. Petition in hand, Naiman will call for the release …
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Conspicuous by Their Absence: What Was Missing from Obama’s National Security Address
Most conspicuous by its absence from the new Obama Doctrine was any mention of climate change. We should not be surprised by its exclusion. At the Copenhagen Climate Conference, …
Left Forum Takes on Ecological Transformation
Nancy Holmstrom: In the past, the Left Forum meetings in New York have not faced up to environmental and climate change issues - this year it should be the …
Monsanto: Contamination By All Means Necessary
When commercial interests are given free rein over food policy, consumers and farmers pay the price.
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“FrackNation”: The Koch Industries Ties That Bind
How do two so-called independent journalists afford to pay for a $1 million condo?
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Will Ohio Be Fracking’s Radioactive Dumping Ground?
Waste wells in Ohio have absorbed millions of barrels of waste from fracking. The Ohio Senate is expected to vote on a waste dumping proposal in June.
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No Time for Pipeline
“Future generations call us to say no to the Keystone XL pipeline,” writes Nathaniel Batchelder.
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It’s Time to Invest in a 21st Century Power System
America's power system is too vulnerable to meet modern challenges – a harsh reality underscored by Hurricane Sandy, which left 8.1 million people in the dark for extended periods. …