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How Shall We Celebrate Martin Luther King's Birthday?
by Grace Lee Boggsposted Jan 17, 2011 - Grace Lee Boggs discussed the legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King with Vincent Harding, a close associate of King's. Originally posted in January 2010, we're bringing it back as we celebrate MLK's birthday 2011.
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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.
