Political Agenda
Government of, by, and for the people.
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The Case for a New WPA
by Kate McCormackposted Jul 12, 2010 - Is it time to bring back this Depression-era program?
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But What About Embedded Carbon?
by Richard Conlinposted Jul 02, 2010 - Yes, you create emissions when you burn gasoline, but what about the carbon emissions from making the car?
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Where Do Our Carbon Emissions Come From, Anyway?
by Richard Conlinposted Jun 15, 2010 - Seattle is working to become America's first climate neutral city. But first, it has to figure out where its carbon comes from.
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The School Lunch Revolution
by Mark Winneposted Jun 07, 2010 - A new book uncovers the best reasons yet for unconditional school food reform.
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Health Care Economics 101
by Ken Fabertposted Jun 02, 2010 - When it comes to health care, everyone can't have everything right away. But we can make smarter choices that don't leave anyone out in the cold.
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Reducing Carbon Emissions: Seattle Has Taken the Lead
by Richard Conlinposted May 27, 2010 - Looking back on 10 years of carbon reduction efforts in Seattle.
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Reining in Wall Street: Round 1
by Sarah Andersonposted May 26, 2010 - Congress is about to pass the first financial reform bill after the meltdown, which includes small positive steps. But there are two key pieces of unfinished business.
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The Health Care Reform Action Moves to the States
by Enzo Pastoreposted May 26, 2010 - Following the passage of federal heath care reform, many states take steps to implement—or improve upon—the legislation.
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The Better Angels of Our Nature
by Kety Esquivelposted May 21, 2010 - Arizona's new immigration law offers a choice between standing up for human rights or looking away while they're eroded. Which side will you be on?
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This Time, Equal Rights for All
by Sara Knightposted May 17, 2010 - LGBT people still aren't protected from workplace discrimination, but a bill under consideration could change that.
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New Challenges for Community Clinics
by Tom David, Jane Elizabeth Staffordposted May 04, 2010 - Now that a version of health care reform has passed, what will happen to the institutions that have helped the poor and uninsured cope: community clinics and health centers?
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Afghanistan: Should We Stay or Should We Go?
by Mark Englerposted May 04, 2010 - The time has come for a U.S. exit strategy in Afghanistan. But is "Out Now" a valid response? David Wildman, Sunita Viswanath, and Lorelei Kelly discuss how can we best support Afghan national stability.
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Of Wind Farms and Oil Spills
by Scott Gastposted Apr 29, 2010 - On Wednesday, the news headlines offered a stark comparison between two possible futures for energy production in America.
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On the Path to Climate Neutrality
by Richard Conlinposted Apr 22, 2010 - Seattle hopes to become North America's first climate neutral city. City council president Richard Conlin asks: What exactly are we getting ourselves into?
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Chicago’s $1.3 Million Experiment in Democracy
by Josh Lerner, Megan Wade Antieauposted Apr 20, 2010 - For the first time in the U.S., the city's 49th Ward lets taxpayers directly decide how public money is spent.
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