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Too Many Political T-Shirts? 6 Ways to Repurpose Them
by Christine St. Pierre, Kali Swensonposted Jul 22, 2014 - The messages may be eternal, but T-shirts aren't forever. These DIY projects can give them new life.
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The Eerie Beauty of Landscapes Devastated by Industry
by Christine St. Pierreposted Jul 11, 2014 - Edward Burtynsky documents the environmental effects of oil extraction through striking landscape photography.
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How Mischief-Makers Built Australia Through Pranks and Protests
by Madeline Ostranderposted Jul 08, 2014 - In his new book "How to Make Trouble and Influence People," Iain McIntyre offers readers an alternative version of Australian history.
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"Snowpiercer": If You Care About Climate Change, This Sci Fi Thriller Is For You
by Kate Aronoffposted Jul 07, 2014 - The film never flinches from the complex connections between economic and environmental problems.
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Meet the 99-Year-Old Revolutionary Who's Still Changing Detroit
posted Jul 03, 2014 - PBS's new documentary "American Revolutionary" explores the life of Grace Lee Boggs—who's been fighting for civil and labor rights in the Motor city for more than 75 years.
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Gar Alperovitz on Why the New Economy Movement Needs to Think Big
by Scott Gastposted Jul 02, 2014 - His new book, "What Then Must We Do?" imagines how a new economic system might actually emerge, from the bottom up, in the next few decades.
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These Native American Filmmakers Are Telling Their People's Stories—Their Way
by Christine St. Pierreposted Jul 01, 2014 - Longhouse Media helps indigenous artists step behind the camera and document their lives.
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The Young Turks on YouTube: Keepin' It Real and Beating Out Corporate News
by Kali Swensonposted Jun 24, 2014 - With over one billion views on YouTube and counting, The Young Turks prove that successful, independent, online news is possible.
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When You Live in the Local Economy, Musicians Are Just People (And Cyndi Lauper Is Coming to Dinner)
by Shannon Hayesposted Jun 13, 2014 - After getting mad at her daughter for handing hard earned money to a street performer, "Radical Homemaker" Shannon Hayes considers what musicians bring to the local economy.
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Watch the Beautiful One-Minute Ad Asking the Washington Football Team to Change Its Name
by Liz Pleasantposted Jun 10, 2014 - With the owner of the team vowing "NEVER" to change its name, Native American tribes around the country launch a national campaign to do just that.
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How the Real Teens Behind "The Fault in Our Stars" Are Bringing Empathy to the Internet
by Christopher Zumski Finkeposted Jun 06, 2014 - They call themselves "nerdfighters"—and they're unlike any movement you've seen before.
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This East LA Band's Rebel Version of "La Bamba" Speaks Out Against Racism
by Christine St. Pierreposted Jun 06, 2014 - Las Cafeteras uses acoustic instruments and punk attitude to spread their message of social justice and equality.
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Bangkok Protestors Strike Back at Coup—With Forbidden Hunger Games Salute
by Christopher Zumski Finkeposted Jun 03, 2014 - Thai protestors borrow a sign of solidarity from Hollywood's silver screen to fight new national curfew and banned public gatherings.
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Remembering Maya Angelou: Fiery Poet of Peace
posted May 28, 2014 - In Angelou's poem "A Brave and Startling Truth," we can sense the poet's yearning for a more peaceful and loving future.
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Fear of a Brown Planet: Watch This Stand-Up Comedian Explain 'Reverse Racism'
by Kali Swensonposted May 27, 2014 - Bullying, police brutality, and everyday insensitivities are regularly lampooned with Australians Aamer Rahman and Nazeem Hussain's weapon of choice: comedy.
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