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Music and Tears as the Rockets Fall
Nov 18, 2012 Outside the White House on Thursday night, a pro-Israeli group from George Washington University sang traditional Jewish songs, danced in circles and smiled while others protested US backing of recent Israeli airstrikes that have killed 19 PalestiniansOutside the White House on Thursday night, a pro-Israeli group sang traditional Jewish songs, danced in circles and smiled while others protested U.
How Germany Is Getting to 100 Percent Renewable Energy
Nov 15, 2012 There is no debate on climate change in Germany, where architects of the clean energy movement estimate that from 80 percent to 100 percent of the country's electricity will come from renewable sources by 2050.
Elections Are Shrinking
Nov 6, 2012 The voters in Ohio’s 8th District had better be happy with Republican Rep. John Boehner. They have no choice.
Rocky Anderson Decides Not to Get Arrested
Nov 6, 2012 Justice Party presidential candidate Rocky Anderson stood outside the White House on the eve of the election demanding that President Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder respond to the stripping away of American rights that began under George W. Bush and accelerated when Obama took office in 2008.
The Bomb Bazaar
Nov 6, 2012 More than 650 companies showcased their weapon systems at the 2012 Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual meeting and exhibition last month in Washington, DCMore than 650 companies showcased their weapon systems at the 2012 Association of the United States Army (AUSA) last month in Washington, D.
Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Secret’ Election Spending
Oct 26, 2012 Demonstrators recently took to the streets of Washington, D.C., to protest activities of the nonprofit business lobbying group, which one called "the poster child for Citizens United."
Growing an Alternative Economy One Community at a Time
Oct 25, 2012 "The best thing about farmers markets is that people talk," says environmentalist Bill McKibben. "A study found that shoppers at farmers markets had 10 times as many conversations per visit than at supermarkets.""The best thing about farmers markets is that people talk," says environmentalist Bill McKibben.
One Year Later: Lessons Learned From Occupy Wall Street
Oct 10, 2012 Occupiers say the movement is about building connections, creating alternative media sources and learning to cope without government.
War Power Abuse Makes Iran Conflict More Likely
Oct 1, 2012 A congressman, two retired military officials and a former deputy attorney general denounced President Barack Obama at a recent news conference for overstepping his authority in wartime and warned that unless war powers are restored to Congress the country could soon be involved in a battle with Iran and its allies.Officials say Obama overstepped his wartime authority and warn that unless war powers are restored to Congress, the U.S. could soon see a multinational battle.