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Boulder Votes to Break With Xcel and Start Its Own Power Utility
by Bob Massieposted Dec 09, 2013 - Why moving utilities from corporate to public control puts energy, dollars, and decisions into the hands of local communities.
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Measuring Fukushima's Impact: How Geeks and Hackers Got Geiger Counters to the Masses
by Erika Lundahlposted Dec 06, 2013 - Thousands of ordinary people have contributed to a crowd-sourced effort to measure Fukushima's impact.
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The Surprising Healing Qualities ... of Dirt
by Daphne Millerposted Dec 06, 2013 - A doctor discovers exposure to healthy farm soil holds keys to healthy bodies.
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"Cherished Ideal": A Tribute to Nelson Mandela
by YES! online staffposted Dec 06, 2013 - This video tribute to Nobel Peace Laureate Nelson Mandela recounts moments in South Africa's history alongside quotes from some of his famous speeches.
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Mandela's Spirit of Forgiveness
by David Kortenposted Dec 06, 2013 - Those in Mandela's circle were united in their compassion for the architects of the Apartheid system.
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Can Football Teach Boys Compassion Instead of Aggression? Two Videos Show Us It Can.
by Ariel Cheslerposted Dec 06, 2013 - Two videos making the rounds online show us what happens when boys embrace their vulnerability and support one another's emotional needs.
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Can this Small College in Maryland Pass the Fairest Wage Policy in US Academia?
by Caroline Selleposted Dec 05, 2013 - An initiative developed by staff, students, and faculty would tie the earnings of the school's highest-paid employees to those of the lowest.
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Infographic: Michael Pollan Says Home Cooking Might be the Single Best Way to Improve Your Health
by Doug Pibelposted Dec 05, 2013 - We spend less time in the kitchen than ever. But cooking could be an important solution to our public health crisis.
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The Movement to Live More Simply Is Older Than You Think
by Roman Krznaricposted Dec 05, 2013 - What might history teach us about living more simple, less consumerist lifestyles?
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How The King of Portland's Deli Scene Cured His Diabetes Through Diet (and Kept the Pastrami)
by Ken Gordonposted Dec 04, 2013 - When this foodie chef was diagnosed with type-2 diabetes, he figured out how to get healthy without giving up his favorite foods.
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We Know Who Stole the Economy—National People’s Action Moves to Take It Back
by David Kortenposted Dec 03, 2013 - "Listen to and work with your base to create a shared, big-picture narrative."
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The Facts Are In: Austerity Politics Doesn't Work
by Sally Kohnposted Dec 03, 2013 - From England's double-dip recession to Portugal's spiking unemployment, there is now conclusive evidence of the complete failure of austerity.
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Facing Ourselves: The Climate Challenge Needs a New Kind of Bravery
by YES! online staffposted Nov 28, 2013 - Before fighting climate change, we must first confront our emotions about it.
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StoryCorps: On Black Friday, Don’t Shop For Loved Ones—Listen to Them
by Natalie Lubsenposted Nov 28, 2013 - Finish out the holiday week by taking a few minutes to record the story of someone you love. We guarantee it will mean more to you than shopping.
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Veggies at the Liquor Store—and 5 Other Ways to Bring Food to Your Community
by Shannan Stollposted Nov 27, 2013 - Out-of-the-box ideas for putting healthier food on our neighborhood plates—and make friends doing it.
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