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Flight Over Reservoirs Puts California’s Water Debt into Stark Perspective

A new NASA study and a reservoir flyby confirm—California is in water debt.

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When Are We Going Underwater? Faster than Expected: Hansen Sea Level Prediction

Here’s what you need to know.

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The Revolt Against the Ruling Class

The biggest political phenomenon in America today is a revolt against the “ruling class” of insiders that have dominated Washington for decades.

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What Native Hawaiian Culture Can Teach Us About Gender Identity

For Hawaiians, living between both genders is the more powerful “mahu” way.

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What Causes Ocean Dead Zones? And Do You Live Near One?

There are over 200 ocean dead zones in US waters alone. What causes them? Is one near you? Climate change is likely to make existing ocean dead zones…deader, according to a new study by the Smithsonian. Warmer water holds less oxygen, and the researchers found that 94 percent of the world’s dead zones are in areas expected to see a temperature […]

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Why Progressives Must Stay United

The Republican strategy is to divide and conquer. Progressives must stay united in a powerful movement to take back our economy and democracy.

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Betcha Don’t Know Where Clouds Come From (and Why it Really Matters)

A new study shows where clouds come from—and what that means for climate research.

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Hillary Clinton’s Decision to Not Back Renewal of Glass-Steagall is a Big Mistake

Hillary Clinton won’t propose reinstating a bank break-up law known as the Glass-Steagall Act.

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Making the Cut: Why Choosing the Right Surgeon Matters Even More Than You Know

The complication rates of nearly 17,000 surgeons nationwide.

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The Choice Ahead: A Private Health Insurance Monopoly or a Single Payer

If we continue in the direction we’re headed we’ll soon have a health insurance system dominated by two or three mammoth for-profit corporations capable of squeezing employees and consumers for all they’re worth.