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A Bill of Rights for the Homeless

Several states are considering guaranteeing civil rights for those without a roof over their heads.

Amien Essif

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Green Hot American Summer

Late July brings a wave of climate demonstrations.

Emma Foehringer Merchant

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GMO Domino Effect

Four states to go, and a cascade of food labeling laws will take effect.

Jessica Corbett

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A Fracktious Debate

Greens are divided on whether to regulate fracking or hold out for a ban.

Rebecca Burns

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Food Fight: Feminists and Femivores

Is slow food about politics, privilege, or oppression?

Rebecca Burns

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‘The Colorado Model’

Voting just got easier in Colorado.

Theo Anderson

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Buycott Koch

A new smartphone app lets users put their money where their principles are.

Patrick James Drennan

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Aloha, Workers’ Rights!

Hawaii is poised to become the second state in the nation to protect the rights of domestic workers.

Luke Brinker

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Mad Professors

The adjuncts are at the barricades.

Rebecca Burns

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Where Unions Went Wrong on ‘Right to Work’

Labor activists retool their tactics against the bosses.

Rebecca Burns

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Foreclosing in on D.C.

Activists call for government action against big banks.

Osita Nwanevu

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Frack Corporate Personhood

A Pennsylvania judge has drawn a hard line against so-called corporate 'persons.'

Anthony Mangini

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Can Co-ops Save Unions?

Labor-cooperative partnerships may herald a new strategy for labor--if they can get off the ground.

Rebecca Burns

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Giant Green Steps

What needs to happen to pass global warming legislation?

Theo Anderson

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Suicides Spark Eviction Resistance

In the face of tragedy, Spain's housing movement is gathering steam.

Cathy Bueker

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Can We Kiss Internet Privacy Goodbye?

The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act is moving swiftly again--and this time, Obama's veto is less certain.

Ian Becker

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Shot, Then Shut Out

Chicago's most crime-ridden neighborhoods have no access to trauma care.

Rebecca Burns

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Vanderbilt Out of Africa

Tennessee students win a divestment fight--even though the school won't admit it.

Osita Nwanevu

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VAWA: A Victory for Women—But Which Women?

Advocates cheer the renewal of Violence Against Women Act after a 500-day delay, but question its approach.

Rebecca Burns

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Ugandans Sue U.S. Evangelical for Hate Speech

How the persecuted Ugandan LGBT community turned the tables.

Camille Beredjick

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Testless in Seattle

Seattle teachers take a bold stand against arbitrary standardized testing.

Camille Beredjick

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The Frontlines of Feminism

Is the end of the combat exclusion rule a win for all women?

Rebecca Burns

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Divesting for a Greener Planet?

Critics say divestment campaigns won’t hurt polluters’ profits. But Bill McKibben and student activists say that’s not the point.

Rebecca Nathanson

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The Revolution Will Be Capitalized

State-owned banks can offer low-interest credit and local investment capital. But do they have a future?

Theo Anderson