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Detroit’s Renewal: Can It Inspire the Social Forum?
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Detroit is known for its decay, violence, and gas-guzzling cars. With thousands of activists coming to town, will it also become known as a source of hope?
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Sarah van Gelder
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A Victory for Appalachia
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The days of rubber stamping permits for mountaintop removal coal mining are over, for now.
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Planet
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Haitian Farmers: So All Can Eat, Produce It Here
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Haitians are working to make food sovereignty a key part of post-earthquake rebuilding.
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Beverly Bell in Haiti
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Hate Groups? Not in Our School
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When an anti-gay hate group decided to visit their school, the students of Gunn High drowned out their protest with a celebration of acceptance.
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Peace & Justice
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Ending the Mexican Drug War: An Activist’s Advice
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Fighting rampant corruption with citizen action—in Mexico and the U.S.—is the key to peace.
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Peace & Justice
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UNC Chapel Hill Coal Free by 2020
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Under pressure from students to meet climate targets, a university turns to clean power.
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Planet
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Reining in Wall Street: Round 1
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Congress is about to pass the first financial reform bill after the meltdown, which includes small positive steps. But there are two key pieces of unfinished business.
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New Economy
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The Health Care Reform Action Moves to the States
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Following the passage of federal heath care reform, many states take steps to implement—or improve upon—the legislation.
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People Power
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The Better Angels of Our Nature
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Arizona's new immigration law offers a choice between standing up for human rights or looking away while they're eroded. Which side will you be on?
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Peace & Justice
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Haitian Farmers Refuse Monsanto Hybrid Seeds
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A coalition of peasant farmers is standing up for food sovereignty.
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Beverly Bell in Haiti