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Organic Farmers Take Monsanto to Court
by April Dávilaposted Feb 12, 2012 - Why hundreds of thousands are seeking protection from the seed giant.
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In Florida, a “People’s Plan” for Change
by Jennifer Kayeposted Feb 01, 2012 - Occupiers across the state convened for the first time to draft a legislative plan that serves the 99 percent.
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“Govern As If Our Future Matters”
by Lindsay Kuceraposted Feb 01, 2012 - To jumpstart much-needed climate action, Alec Loorz and other teenagers are taking the federal government to court.
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Hope for Salmon as Dams Come Down
by Jennifer Kayeposted Dec 26, 2011 - The destruction of two Washington State dams will restore depleted fisheries, create jobs, and maybe even change how we manage our rivers.
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New Rights for California’s Undocumented
by Jen Hortonposted Dec 16, 2011 - A handful of new laws this autumn will strengthen civil rights, improve access to education, and protect jobs for the state’s undocumented immigrants.
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Extreme Weather Research Makeover
by Sarah Kuckposted Sep 01, 2011 - Tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and droughts: A new coalition to investigate the impact of climate change on weather.
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A Sit-In to Save a Sacred Site
by Lily Hicksposted Sep 01, 2011 - How local tribes stopped a Bay Area burial ground from becoming a parking lot.
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The Coming of the Coal-Free Campus
by Jen Hortonposted Sep 01, 2011 - Why students across the country are asking schools to clean up their act.
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Paid Sick Leave for All
by Rebecca Leisherposted Sep 01, 2011 - Nearly 40 percent of all U.S. private sector workers get no paid sick days—but Connecticut is leading the way to change that.
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From Farm to Corner Store
by Lily Hicksposted Aug 28, 2011 - Getting healthy food on the shelves of convenience stores could be the first step toward replenishing food deserts.
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Communities Push Back on Fracking
by James Trimarcoposted Jun 15, 2011 - Gaining ground in the fight against controversial natural gas extraction.
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Farming Careers for Young Veterans
by Robert Mellingerposted Jun 15, 2011 - Soldiers returning to a bleak job market grow a new set of skills.
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Closing Down Coal Plants
by Sarah Kuckposted Jun 15, 2011 - Why shutting down 20 boilers nationwide could herald big changes for our energy future.
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Census Data Shows More Multiracial Americans
by Oliver Lazenbyposted Jun 15, 2011 - With nine million multiracial Americans, the nation has come a long way.
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Preventing Sexual Assault
by Selena Shenposted Jun 15, 2011 - Freedom from harassment is part of students' right to an equal education.
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