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Alaska Bolstered Its Economy and Curbed Inequality – By Paying Everyone Thousands in Oil Dividends Every Year
Here's what the rest of us can learn.
Analysis: Last Tango for Nuclear Power?
The US nuclear power industry's three-step: Its revival, a long goodbye, or state-aided life support.
Medium and Movement: Todd Wolfson on the Digital Rebellion
Wolfson explains how and why the indymedia movement had a phoenix-like growth initially, but failed to maintain its promise.
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President Obama’s 2016 Budget Is Relatively Good on Social Security
But, over the long term, the president's budget proposal leaves some cause for concern.
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Five Reasons Congress Should Oppose the TPP
The TPP, being negotiated secretly, would likely harm, not benefit, US workers.
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A Brief History of Happiness: How the US Lost Track of the Good Life – and Where to Find It Now
There's a better kind of happy: It starts with meaningful work, loving relationships and a thriving natural world.
Juan Gonzalez: Overhaul of New York City’s 911 System Woefully Mismanaged and Nearly $1 Billion Over Budget
Troubles plague NYC's 911 system.
Bringing Fanon’s “Concerning Violence” to Film
Film co-producer Joslyn Barnes discusses “Concerning Violence,” which explores 1960s and 1970s African liberation struggles.
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Progressive Policies Are Popular – So Why Should Democrats Be Afraid of Them?
A CNN poll found 71 percent of the public supports increasing the minimum wage, including a majority of Republicans and conservatives.
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An Explosive Crisis: Government Bickering Clouds Cleanup Effort at Camp Minden
Another round of the sort of bureaucratic finger-pointing that plagued the government's initial response to the crisis has erupted.