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Can Seattle Boot Big Money Out of Elections By Giving Everyone Democracy Vouchers?

The goal is to establish an even playing field among candidates, mitigate the impact of big donors, and magnify the importance of average citizens.

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Reflect

The Acronym Standing Between Us and Disaster

What’s an intended nationally determined contribution?

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Reflect

Billionaire Class Funds Attack on Teachers

A case designed to decimate public-sector unions.

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First the Pope, Now Prince Charles: Divest, People

Prince Charles urges investors to play a key role as future-makers by pressuring governments to take decisive action on climate change.

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Eat & Drink

Fennel + Beef Stew

This one gets better with time—make it for dinner and enjoy it for lunch the next day.

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A New Way to Share: Platform Cooperatives

Multi-stakeholder cooperatives that combine producers and consumers are starting to emerge as a means to move toward sustainability.

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Entire UC System to Go Carbon-Neutral

What does it look like when a university decides to walk the walk on climate change? The University of California is about to find out.

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REI Stuns Retail World By Closing On Black Friday

Will close 143 stores on the biggest shopping day of the year in the US.

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Reflect

Goodbye McMansion, Hello Simple Life: What I Learned From Thoreau

The philosopher’s lessons include how to let go and find happiness—even after crippling debt and a heartbreaking divorce.

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Skateparks Offer Hope to Genocide Survivors

With benefactors like Levi’s and Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament, the Stronghold Society brings skateparks to the Lakota, who struggle daily under genocidal pressures.