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Our Best Shot at Climate Leadership
by Colin Beavanposted Jun 15, 2009 - Will the U.S. lead on confronting climate change, or not? The House has passed a landmark bill. Now it's on to the Senate. Colin Beavan explains what ACES means, and why you should know about it.
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Iran's Stolen Election Has Sparked an Uprising—What Should the U.S. Do?
by Stephen Zunesposted Jun 15, 2009 - Stephen Zunes feels that the Iranian election was stolen. Robert Naiman feels there is evidence that it was actually not stolen. But they both say the U.S. should not get involved, but should leave it to the Iranian people.
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The Iranian Election Appears to Be Over: What Next for U.S. Policy?
by Robert Naimanposted Jun 15, 2009 - Stephen Zunes feels that the Iranian election was stolen. Robert Naiman feels there is evidence that it was actually not stolen. But they both say the U.S. should not get involved, but should leave it to the Iranian people.
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A Tribute to Thomas Berry (1914-2009), Scholar, Visionary, Planet Lover
by Mary Evelyn Tuckerposted Jun 10, 2009 - Friends, students, and colleagues are mourning the passing of one of the great philosophers of our time. Thomas Berry, teacher, visionary, and author, left us with a story of the emergence of the universe and our extraordinary place in its unfolding.
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Jump Starting Racial Justice
by Terry Keleherposted Jun 02, 2009 - Two especially promising solutions to racism are public reconciliation processes, like the one made famous in South Africa, and proactive racial impact planning and analysis now being employed widely in the United Kingdom.
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Nuke Test Makes Nuclear Abolition More Important Than Ever
by Joe Copelandposted May 29, 2009 - North Korea’s firing of a short-range nuclear missile in May 2009 makes it even more urgent that we eliminate nuclear weapons from all the countries of the world—including all members of today’s nuclear club.
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You Are Brilliant, and the Earth is Hiring
by Paul Hawkenposted May 27, 2009 - The Commencement Address by Paul Hawken to the Class of 2009, University of Portland, May 3, 2009
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At EPA Hearings and in Congress, Public and Politicians Ready for Climate Action
by Madeline Ostranderposted May 22, 2009 - At EPA hearings and in Congress, signs that the public, environmental leaders, political leaders, and businesses could unite on steps to confront climate change.
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Netanyahu at the White House: Not Yet Change We Can Believe In
by Phyllis Bennisposted May 20, 2009 - The reality of power–that the U.S. is still the financial, military, diplomatic and political superpower patron on which Israel depends–was not reflected in the press conference that followed the meeting.
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To Obama and the EPA: The Threat is Real, It's Time to Act
by Madeline Ostranderposted May 19, 2009 - EPA holds two public hearings on greenhouse gas regulation
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Would Obama’s Mother be Amazed?
by Fran Kortenposted May 08, 2009 - Would Barack Obama’s mother be amazed that her son is president of the United States? Fran Korten knew his mother, and she doesn’t think she would be.
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YES! Bikes to Work—All Month
posted Apr 29, 2009 - May is national bike month. To celebrate, YES! staff members are joining one of the biggest bike commuter events on the West Coast: the 2009 Group Health Commute Challenge. Check back all month as YES! staff members report back from their green commute.
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Bike Kitchens: Building Community, Bikes
by Rob Forbesposted Apr 28, 2009 - A bike kitchen is a community-based, hands-on workshop that provides free (or almost free) help to people who need to fix their bikes. Find out more about these places that are popping up across the U.S. and Canada.
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For the Love of Libros in Cuba
by Marina Sitrinposted Apr 23, 2009 - Nearly half of Cuba's population attended the country's book fair last year. Marina Sitrin attends this year's fair and writes about her experience in a nation that celebrates books.
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Advice for Obama from the Hemisphere
by Manuel Pérez-Rochaposted Apr 22, 2009 - The Institute for Policy Studies invited Latin American and Caribbean civil society leaders to share their recommendations for transforming the U.S. government's relationship with the hemisphere.
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Is President Obama Serious About a New Relationship with the Americas?
by Sarah van Gelderposted Apr 21, 2009 - The Summit of the Americas gave President Obama a chance to hear the hopes and fears of an entire continent. Are we, finally, stepping into a new relationship with our neighbors?
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Pedal People Put the Cycling in Recycling
by Laura Kaliebeposted Apr 21, 2009 - In all types of weather, the staff of Pedal People Cooperative Inc. can be found hauling up to 300 pounds of trash, recycling and compost on trailers hitched to the back of their bikes.
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Is President Obama Serious About a New
Relationship with the Americas?
by Sarah van Gelderposted Apr 21, 2009
- The Summit of the Americas gave President Obama a chance to hear the hopes and fears of an entire continent. Are we, finally, stepping into a new relationship with our neighbors?
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Working Together at the Summit of the Americas
by Laura Kaliebeposted Apr 16, 2009 - Three days isn’t enough time to solve all of the problems in the hemisphere—but it’s a start.On April 17-19, 2009, the democratically-elected leaders of 34 countries will meet in Trinidad and Tobago for the Summit of the Americas.
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Celebrate Earth Day Every Day
by Laura Kaliebeposted Apr 15, 2009 - Forget about celebrating Earth Day on just one day—or even all month. This year the Earth Day Network is launching its “Greenest Generation” initiative. This set of resources will help you make every day Earth Day.
