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A Coalition for Survival
by Loretta Ross interviewed by Carolyn McConnellposted Aug 18, 2004
- One of the most unreported stories this year was the March for Women’s Lives, which brought over a million people to the streets of the nation’s capital. Even less reported was that women of color played a leading role in the event’s success.
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Readers Take Action
posted Aug 16, 2004
- Mothers Acting Up, Simple Living for Peace, Pledge of World Citizenship
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Readers Take Action
posted Aug 16, 2004
- Fred Phelps Helps Family, The Riverkeeper's Song, Educators Totally Committed, Acting Globally
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10 Ways You Can Change U.S. History
by Fran Kortenposted Jul 13, 2004
- Here are my top 10 ideas for making a difference—and staying sane in the months leading up to the election.
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The Demand for the Common Good
by Jonathan Roweposted Jul 07, 2004 - What happens when economic growth produces more “illth” than wealth? What happens when it gobbles up the foundation of the good life—the commons?
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The February 15 Peace Uprising
by Sarah Ruth van Gelderposted May 20, 2004
- The February 15 peace uprising is just the most visible of many efforts in which ordinary people from around the world are together making things happen that wouldn't otherwise be possible.
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Etiquette for Activists
by Michael F. Leonenposted May 20, 2004 - Why do so many attempts to build coalitions across race and culture result in hurt and division? These seasoned activists offer tips on what makes the difference between success and disaster.
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Miami Police Violence Draws
Criticism
by Rachel Milanezposted May 20, 2004
- Voices from across the political spectrum and around the globe are calling for investigations into police violence during the November Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) demonstrations in Miami, Florida.
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Patriot II Measure Becomes Law
by Carolyn McConnellposted May 20, 2004
- On December 13, 2003, President Bush quietly signed the 2004 Intelligence Authorization Act, which broadens the government's power to track citizens' financial transactions.
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Stakes High In Redistricting Cases
by Krista Camenzindposted May 20, 2004
- The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing in on redrawn congressional maps that could solidify Republican control of the House of Representatives for the foreseeable future.
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Report from the World Social Forum
by Fran Kortenposted May 20, 2004 - World Social Forum in Mumbai: In mid-January, more than 80,000 global activists, scholars, Nobel laureates, poets, musicians, indigenous peoples, and community organizers gathered to declare once again, "Another world is possible!". Fran Korten reports.
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Citizen Action, Networks and Global Change
by Anwar Fazalposted May 20, 2004
- The experience of the International Organization of Consumers' Unions.
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The beloved community of Martin Luther King
by Grace Lee Boggsposted May 20, 2004 - Reflections on Martin Luther King, Jr.'s revolutionary ideas and what they might mean for us today.
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Young Righteous - And Voting
by William Upski Wimsattposted May 20, 2004
- Electoral politics and youth, League of Hip-hop voters, League of Young Voters, League of Pissed Off Voters, Young, Righteous - and Voting by William Upski Wimsatt,
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Getting Out the Vote
by Megan Tadyposted May 20, 2004
- Getting Out the Vote Guide, Voter turnout, voter mobilization
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