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Africa and the Economic Crisis
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The recession creates an opportunity to challenge flawed existing models and assert new strategies for Africa's economic progress.
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New Economy
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Bolivia's Economic Success
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By regaining public ownership of natural resources and focusing on social programs, the Morales administration has achieved record growth despite the recession.
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New Economy
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Buy Nothing Day
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A non-holiday founded by a Vancouver office worker has become an international movement.
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New Economy
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Clash on Investment
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Corporations are fighting for the right to sue over government actions—including health, environment, and other public interest regulations—that diminish the value of an investment.
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New Economy
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Clean Energy Works: Portland Project a Model for Green Stimulus
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In Portland, Recovery Act funds are 'laying the foundation for long-term economic, environmental, and community health.'
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New Economy
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How California Could Turn its IOUs Into Dollars
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If California were to deposit its money in its own state-owned bank, it could have enough credit to solve its budget crisis with funds to spare.
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New Economy
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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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Chicago Ward Tries Citizen Budgeting
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In a city with a history of corruption and lack of transparency, one elected official is restoring meaning to the term “public funds.”
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Issues
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America: The Remix
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Sweden Labels Food With CO2 Data
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The Swedish government announced new food guidelines that recommend eating habits based on greenhouse-gas emissions.
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Issues
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America: The Remix
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Why the Fight for the Gulf is Also in Borneo
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A proposed coal plant in Malaysia is provoking an international outcry.
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People Power
