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More Aging US Coal Plants Hit the Chopping Block
In Georgia, coal plants are being shut down in an effort support and clean energy campaign that is gaining a lot of support.
Haiti by the Numbers, Three Years Later
Here are some statistics on the status of Haiti three years after the horrific earthquake that killed thousands.
“So Many People Died:” The American System of Suffering, 1965-2014
From Vietnam to Iraq and Afghanistan, one common thread through all US military endeavors is the backlash and suffering of civilians caught in the cross fires.
It’s Official: Iran’s Presence in the Western Hemisphere a Threat to US, According to Congress and Obama
Three days after Christmas the Obama administration finally signed the bill that declares Iran and domestic
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25 Best Progressive Victories in 2012
Peter Dreier looks back at 2012 and 25 powerful progressive victories, including elections, ballot measures, court rulings, legislation and new waves of mobilization.
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Activists Show International Solidarity With Palestinians at World Forum
Marking international solidarity with the Palestinian people, the World Social Forum in Porto Alegre, Brazil, brought together black, Latino, refugee and migrant rights, labor, anti-Zionism and indigenous self-determination activists …
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Stop Obama’s Ongoing Grand Charade to Cut Social Insurances
As the Obama administration continues to go back and forth on Social Security, Margaret Flowers writes that a stronger economy is possible through sustainable measures.
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Labor Becomes Part of the National Conversation: The Best and Worst of 2012
From the grassroots uprisings last winter to the low-wage workersu2019 strikes at yearu2019s end, 2012 saw many people coming together for the first time and finding their voices.
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Top Three Dirty Energy Battles to Watch in 2013
While many environmental issues took a back seat to economics and foreign policy during the election, the year 2013 has many eco-battles left to fight.
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The Sky’s the Limit: The Demanding Gifts of 2012
As this wild year comes to an end, we return to the season of gifts.