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Facing Our Dual Crises of Economy & Ecology

In this video from The Next System Project, economist Juliet Schor correctly points out the dual crisis of our current economic system: extreme economic deprivation and extreme environmental degredation.

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Eat & Drink

Searching for Food You Can Believe in? New Eat Well Guide App Has You Covered

Latest update to Eat Well Guide has mobile-friendly listings for more than 25,000 restaurants, markets, and farms with a focus on sustainability.

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Reflect

In Gay Marriage Ruling, Justice Kennedy’s California Roots Shine Through

In recent cases on redistricting and gay marriage, Justice Kennedy reveals himself as a vanishing breed of West Coast moderate Republican.

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Reflect

Role Playing: The Mystery of Lewis Carroll

As far as his daily life went, “Lewis Carroll” was a complete non-person. He would walk away if strangers dared to mention “Alice” in his presence.

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Reflect

New Overtime Pay: Finally a Break for the Middle Class

The Department of Labor proposed a new overtime pay threshold of $50,400. This is a big deal. Some 5 million workers will get a raise.