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Democracy doesn't stop at the election booth.
- Bridging Divides
- Listening, learning, and discovering shared purpose.
- Media
- It's not democracy without independent media.
- Fair Elections
- Using, protecting, and rocking the vote.
- Grassroots Power
- All it takes is a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens.
- People vs corporations
- Keeping private profits from getting in the way of the public good.
- Political Agenda
- Government of, by, and for the people.
- The Commons
- Becoming stewards of our social, cultural, and natural heritage.
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A Conversation About Nonviolence
by Eric Stonerposted Nov 13, 2009 - Eric Stoner responds to Stephen Zunes: Yes, nonviolent movements have achieved important democratic and political reforms. But if they fail to address the divide between rich and poor, are they really success stories?
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Public Attitudes, Knowledge, and Values Around the Climate
posted Nov 13, 2009 - "The Energy Learning Curve", a Public Agenda poll, and additional polling data show America's changing attitude to climate action.
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The Yes Men Fix the World
posted Nov 12, 2009 - Official 2009 trailer of "The Yes Men Fix the World"
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Investing in the Right Relationships
by Colin Beavanposted Nov 11, 2009 - Because we have invested so much in our relationships with corporations, community and familial relationships are weakened—to the point at which they can't provide sustenance when the corporate bond breaks.
- People Power Brought Down the Berlin Wall
- Some say it was Ronald Reagan's toughness that forced down the wall. But detente between East and West and grassroots people's movements deserve the credit.
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The Power of Nonviolent Action in Honduras
by Stephen Zunesposted Nov 08, 2009 - As the negotiated political resolution falls through, there are still reasons to hope that democracy can be restored.
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Charter for Compassion
posted Nov 06, 2009 - Video: Ecumenical author Karen Armstrong wished for a Charter for Compassion, a yardstick for global empathy crafted from the input of tens of thousands of religious and secular people all over the world.
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In Defense of the Goldstone Report
by Stephen Zunesposted Nov 05, 2009 - Stephen Zunes: By condemning the report on war crimes committed during the Gaza war, the U.S. Congress is undermining the protection of human rights.
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Clash on Investment
by Sarah Andersonposted Nov 04, 2009 - Corporations are fighting for the right to sue over government actions—including health, environment, and other public interest regulations—that diminish the value of an investment.
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Spokane Considers Community Bill of Rights
by Mari Margilposted Nov 04, 2009 - Thousands of people voted to protect nine basic rights, ranging from the right of the environment to exist and flourish to the rights of residents to have a locally based economy and to determine the future of their neighborhoods.
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World’s Citizens to Politicians: Get Serious on Global Warming Now!
by Richard Scloveposted Oct 29, 2009 - A new worldwide poll on climate change reflects a global consensus for urgent action—and sets a precedent for deliberative democracy at the international level.
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A Wave of Climate Action
by Richard Gravesposted Oct 28, 2009 - An international day of action heralded the emergence of a global grassroots climate movement. Next up: December 12.
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23 Billion: Where's the Outrage?
by Davey Dposted Oct 27, 2009 - After another round of massive bonuses to the financial industry, Hip Hop historian and activist Davey D wonders where all the protesters are.
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The Victory of the Commons
by Jay Walljasperposted Oct 27, 2009 - Nobel Prize-winning economist Elinor Ostrom proved that people can—and do—work together to manage commonly held resources without degrading them.
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Clean Energy Works: Portland Project a Model for Green Stimulus
by Roger Valdezposted Oct 26, 2009 - In Portland, Recovery Act funds are 'laying the foundation for long-term economic, environmental, and community health.'
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Can We Reach 350?
posted Oct 23, 2009 - As expectations for action in Copenhagen diminish, activists are raising their voices. Amy Goodman interviews Bill McKibben, co-founder and director of 350.org, and Australian scientist Tim Flannery, chair of the Copenhagen Climate Council and author of The Weather Makers.
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Pranksters Fixing the World
by Mark Englerposted Oct 21, 2009 - An interview with Andy Bichlbaum, one of The Yes Men, an infamously daring and creative duo of anti-corporate pranksters.
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350 :: The Most Important Number in the World
by Bill McKibbenposted Oct 15, 2009 - From Mount Everest to the Maldives, people worldwide are turning an arcane number into a movement for a stable climate. Bill McKibben asks: Will you join them?
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8 Years of War—And What Do We Get?
by Jo Comerfordposted Oct 13, 2009 - The skyrocketing costs and casualties of the war in Afghanistan should make us re-evaluate our national priorities and broaden our definition of security.
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International Youth: Fired Up About Climate Change
by Richard Gravesposted Oct 07, 2009 - The generations who will inherit the burden of global warming want bold environmental leadership, responsible climate policies, and green jobs.
