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The People's Summit Seeks Direction Forward for the Political Revolution
Last weekend's People's Summit concentrated on domestic policy and economic inequality, featuring spirited debates, discussions and workshops that tried to chart the path ahead for America's new left.
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The Revolution Will Be on Rail, Part II
We used to own our farms. We used to ride the rails. We used to have localized economies.
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Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Obama Mercury Air Pollution Rule
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday turned aside the latest effort by a group of states led by Michigan to block Obama administration environmental regulations limiting power plant emissions of mercury and other toxic pollutants.
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Appeals Court Hands Obama Administration Major Win In Net Neutrality Case
Under the law, broadband Internet providers “must treat all internet traffic the same regardless of source," dealing a punishing blow to telecom and cable companies that sought to overturn FCC regulations.
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The Revolution Will Be On Rail, Part I
"The railroad could be the most efficient way to move anything we move today. But we’ve been sold on an economy that doesn’t represent our best interests.”
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Orlando Shooting Takes Place Amid "Crisis" Level of Anti-LGBT Hate Crimes
Authorities haven't called the shooting a hate crime, but it may be the deadliest attack against the LGBT community in U.S. history – and as President Obama noted Sunday, it is also the country's deadliest mass shooting to date.
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Senate Democrats Introduce "We The People Act" to Reverse Citizens United
Besides disclosing the names of donors who contribute more than $10,000 during an election cycle, the legislation introduced last Thursday seeks to permanently ban former members of Congress from lobbying.
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Want to See Cities Build a Sustainable, Low-Carbon Future? Check Out Portland
The thriving hub of Oregon has developed a broad set of policies and programs to achieve its ambitious emissions reduction targets.
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Swiss Reject Basic Income, But New Economy Still Firmly on Global Agenda
We now know ecological and economic security are linked and the Swiss rejection of basic income won't change that.
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Cracks in Capitalism, Part IV: Hacking the Future Iceland-Style
In Iceland, the Panama Papers may push hackers to lead the country's next coalition government – because in the eyes of many, this networked revolution is only getting started.