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Kunduz Massacre Is a Brutal Reminder of US Militarism’s Civilian Victims, Past and Present
The recent killing of civilians in Kunduz, Afghanistan, by a US airstrike recalls past incidents of US violence against civilians.
From Ecuador to Nigeria – Women Speak for Climate Justice, Build Solutions
Across the world, women are on the frontlines of environmental and social degradation.
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Breaking the Cycle: How to Build Sustainable Peace Using Contact Theory
Contact Theory posits that negative attitudes can be reduced by promoting contact between conflicting groups.
Monsanto and Syngenta Tighten Stranglehold on Global Food Supply
There is a corporate monster in the making: a conglomeration of two of the world's largest biotech companies.
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Winnemem Wintu Chief Leads “Water Every Drop Is Sacred” Rally and March
Caleen Sisk spoke about the sacredness of water and the threat posed by plans to raise the Shasta Dam and build Delta Tunnels.
Energy Democracy: Building a Solar Dream in a Tar Sands Nightmare
Communities like Little Buffalo in Alberta are leading the way towards energy independence.
Brick and Mortar: Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Work
Municipal workers break their backs to create and maintain this civil society.
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Activists Decry 39 Years of Class-Based Discrimination in Abortion Access
Activists are calling for access to abortion care regardless of income, and pushing to end coverage bans.
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Reversing Climate Change: What Will It Take?
Protecting the earth's climate is in the long-term interest of all humanity.
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Objecting to War: The Human Conscience vs. the US Military
Conscientious objection wages an active challenge to war, one soldier at a time.