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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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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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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.

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The Bank-Free, DIY Lending System That Helps Friends and Families Finance Themselves

Who needs banks when you have communities? This finance model lets people help each other—without interest.

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Coworking Visionaries See the Movement’s Future

Ten years ago this month, coworking was born in San Francisco. There are now over 3,000 coworking spaces worldwide. Where does the movement go from here?

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It Took Me Years to Believe That Black Lives Matter – Now Here’s What I Need From You

Internalized racism prevented me from seeing how the system works.

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To Fix National Poverty Crisis, Study Shows Even $15 Wage Won’t Do the Job

New report from Seattle-based Alliance for a Just Society says federal minimum wage should actually be $16.87 to match the high cost of living nationwide.

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How Should Cities Promote Sustainable Consumption?

West Coast Climate & Materials Management Forum.

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With New Privacy Bill, California Delivers Landmark Win for Digital Privacy

California now has the most comprehensive tech privacy bill in the nation and should be a model for other states, say advocates.