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Environment
What Happened to the Green New Deal?
Out of the ashes of Obama's green-collar vision, a worker-run business may point the way to the economy of the future.
Breaking Truce, Israeli Strikes Kill “Moderate” Hamas Military Chief, Palestinian Civilians in Gaza
Israel is threatening to launch a ground invasion of the Gaza Strip after breaking an informal ceasefire with an ongoing series of deadly attacks.
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The President’s Opening Bid on the Grand Bargain (III): The Difference Between “Broadening the Tax Base” and Raising Taxes on the Rich
The Republican's compromise to the economic situation is
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Waging Class War
Campaign for America's Future is now launching an online campaign to draw attention to the new developments in class warfare, starting with the 2012 election.
How Google Is Helping the Gas Lobby Support Fracking
How Google stifles public discourse by favoring powerful advertisers like those pushing fracking
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Five Things to Watch for in Obama’s Second Term
Itu2019s our job to apply pressure where it will move us toward shared prosperity, ecological balance and deep democracy.
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How Monsanto Flipped the Vote
The Monsanto Corporation just spent millions of dollars to defeat a bill in California that would demand genetically modified food be labeled. Read how.
As Talks Begin on “Fiscal Cliff,” Report Warns “Fix the Debt” a Front for More Corporate Bailouts
As the White House begins a series of meetings today on the looming “fiscal cliff,” a coalition of the largest corporate firms and advocacy groups is lobbying for wide-ranging …
The Ugly Canadian
Yves Engler: Prime Minister Harper's government actively campaigns against international treaties and legislation around the world that aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Scenes from a Crisis: Volunteers Bond with Occupiers for Sandy Relief
Sandy storm relief volunteers from disparate organizations and backgrounds bond under Occupy's banner for a common cause.