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400,000 People's Climate March shatters expectations with 400K. Time: "Coalesced by several organizations, including Bill McKibben’s 350.org, the swarming crowds were there to pressure Obama and other leaders to make addressing climate change a top political priority....
Campaign 2014: Will Democrats Get the Message?
As the campaign enters into its last weeks, ordinary voters begin to pay attention. People don't seem to be buying what Republicans are selling. But Democrats can overcome the odds only if they turn to a more populist voice.
Wingnut Week In Review: Return to the "Appalahchian Trail"
With one bizarre Facebook post Rep. Mark Sanford (R, SC) dis-engaged his “Appalachian Trail” “soulmate,” and went from being a comeback kid to being punchline, again. And that’s not even the crazy part.
“Think Locally, Act Globally”: 6 Takeaways From The Scotland Vote
Scotland’s independence vote has been cast. This historic vote should be studied by all those who want to affect political and economic change around the world, because there are important lessons to be learned.
The GOP Social Security Deception Game Is On. Here's How To Fight Back.
The only way to deal with candidates who won't let the facts get in the way of a smarmy campaign ad is to speak the truth with boldness, as Sen. Elizabeth Warren does: "Social Security needs to be expanded."
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WH Preps For Climate Summit "WH cranks up heat ahead of UN summit" reports The Hill: "The Obama administration is preparing a 'full-court press' ahead of next week's U.N. climate summit where the president will use his speech to "call on world leaders to keep their...
Start Climate Summit Week Right: March.
The People's Climate March appears on track to be largest climate march in history, and possibly the most consequential, if it can pressure the U.N. to forge a real agreement to collectively cut our greenhouse gas emissions.
Full Employment Is More Than Possible. It Is Essential.
We were able to fight back against Social Security cuts, against tax cuts for the rich and corporations, for gay marriage and LGBT rights, women's health and pay, climate... Let's demand full employment, too.
What's The Matter With Kansas Education Policy?
Left-leaning people have been warned to pay attention to how conservative politics in the heartland resonate into national trends. This dynamic is especially acute in education.
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House Keeps Government Open House passes bill to keep government open, arm Syrian rebels and extend Ex-Im Bank. NYT: "An unusual but overwhelming coalition in the House voted Wednesday to authorize the training and arming of Syrian rebels to confront the militant...
