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First Things First 2014: A Tech Manifesto For Meaningful Work
In this manifesto, Cole Peters urges designers, developers, technologists and communicators to refocus priorities in favor of more lasting, democratic forms of communication.
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Introducing Loomio: Occupy-Inspired App For Consensus Decision Making
Modeled on the Occupy General Assembly, the consensus-based digital platform is already being used by activists in Ukraine.
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Why Richmond’s Plan to Rescue Homeowners Could Reshape the Mortgage Lending Industry
Once this city uses eminent domain to seize and refinance underwater homes belonging to Wall Street banks, towns nationwide will hurry to replicate the success.
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Did Venice Really Just Vote to Secede From Italy?
2.1 million Venetians—a whopping 89 percent of voters participating—chose independence in a bid to leave Italy and restore their medieval republic.
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Why Seattle Is Marching To a $15 Beat
While the federal government mulls a wholly inadequate minimum wage of $10.10, Seattle is poised for $15.
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Oakland To Pay Out $4.5 Million To Occupy Protester Scott Olsen
Iraq War veteran and Occupy Oakland protester Scott Olsen will receive a $4.5 million settlement from the city of Oakland after being hit and critically injured by a beanbag round to the head in 2011.
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Why Free Higher Education Is a Human Right – Even in America
How can we deny a higher education to any young person in this country just because she or he can’t afford it?
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We're FedUp!: The People Need to Take Ownership of the Production of Money
Sovereign, debt-free currency is our demand – because it's time to return to a transparent financial system that is accountable to the people.
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Judge Orders FBI to Explain Withholding Records of Occupy Houston Assassination Plot
A federal judge has ordered the FBI to explain why it withheld information requested by a graduate student for his research on a plot to assassinate Occupy Houston protest leaders.
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Colorado Supreme Court Overturns Corporate Challenge to GMO Labeling Bill
Right to Know Colorado GMO has announced plans to force GMO labeling.