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Pope Francis Issues Manifesto Denouncing Global Economic "Tyranny"
In a major indictment of capitalism and free markets, Pope Francis criticized "the structural causes of inequality" and urged global leaders to fight poverty and provide work, healthcare and education to all.
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Why Monsanto and Trans-Pacific Partnership Equal Global Food Dominance
World food control has nearly been achieved by reducing plant diversity through GMO seeds made by transnational corporations. If the Trans-Pacific Partnership passes, our food, health, environment and financial system will belong fully to the corporations.
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New German Coalition Seeks Stricter Labeling of GMO-Fed Meat
Tougher regulations to label GMO-fed meat could have a big impact on livestock production, as many European consumers decide to turn away from eating farm animals fed with GMOs.
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How A Tobin Tax and Tax Haven Disclosures Could Transform Spain's Economy
If the Spanish financial sector was the main actor involved in the housing bubble and it got a $50 billion bailout, isn't it logical to ask that that sector receive the “austerity treatment” instead of the whole society? Here's how change is going to happen.
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Why More American Cities Are Rejecting the National Defense Authorization Act
As Americans stand up to claim and defend their birthright of liberty and democracy, the tide is beginning to turn against the detention provisions of the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act, as legislation is passing in more U.S. cities.
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Donald Sutherland: "I Want Hunger Games to Stir Up a Revolution"
The Hunger Games is a coded commentary on inequality, power and hope, and he wants it to stir revolt: a youth-led uprising against injustice to overturn the U.S. as we know it.
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Walmart Holding Canned Food Drive For Its Own Underpaid Employees
“Please Donate Food Items Here, so Associates in Need Can Enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner,” reads a sign in the employee lounge of a Canton-area Walmart.
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Kauai County Council Overrides Mayor's Veto to Approve Historic GMO Bill
After a cunning political maneuver, the Council overrode Kauai Mayor Bernard Carvalho’s veto of Bill 2491, forcing big ag companies to disclose when and where they spray pesticides and what genetically engineered crops they grow on Kauai.
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New Jersey Town To Rescue Foreclosed Homeowners Through Eminent Domain
On Saturday, Irvington Mayor Wayne Smith announced the township’s plan to “take” and revalue foreclosed homes at market rates for public benefit using the legal doctrine of “eminent domain” -- making it the second U.S. city to exercise the measure.
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Banning Surveillance: What States and Localities Can Do About Drones
Cities from Minnesota and Virginia to Illinois and Massachusetts have passed legislation outlawing the use of aerial drones in their region. Now it's time for other cities, towns and counties to pass similar resolutions.