The year 2020 has caused many white people to realize we live in a racist system. The Green New Deal is about systemic change for all, and deconstructing racism must be front and central in this agenda.
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6 Ways Emmanuel Macron Rewrote The Script Of European Politics
France's new president – its youngest ever – got where he is by breaking with the conventions that have recently defined politics in Europe.
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Recruiting Women Farmers for the Campaign Trail
Feeding off the post-election surge in political activity, the Plate to Politics network aims to help women farmers on both sides of the aisle campaign on a platform of sustainable food and farming.
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Atlanta Becomes 27th City to Commit to 100% Renewables
Atlanta City Council unanimously approved a measure Monday establishing a community-wide goal of transitioning 100 percent to renewable energy by 2035, joining San Diego, Salt Lake City, Chicago and other major U.S. cities.
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"A Choice Between Hate and Finance": French Weigh Anxieties On Eve Of Historic Vote
"Now we have to choose between a neo-liberal and a fascist,” said Philippe Marlière. "If you’re faced with a stark choice between two people you dislike then you have to realize one is far worse than the other. Le Pen might just manage to get in."
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In Tight French Elections, A Showdown Between Right-wing Firebrand and Unconventional Centrist
Anger has been the overwhelming sentiment at rallies across the country in recent weeks, and early voting results from Sunday set up a sharp confrontation between those who embrace globalization and those who want to roll it back.
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Walking Back Brexit? U.K. in Shock as Snap Election Signals "Welcome Dose of Reality"
British Prime Minister Theresa May declared Tuesday that a “snap election” would be held June 8, three years ahead of schedule, shocking the nation and throwing the Brexit project into widespread question.
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A Bank Even a Socialist Could Love
The fight for public banking is gaining ground in cities and states across the country.
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6 Ways Trump and GOP Have Threatened Women’s Health in Just a Few Months
The new administration and the new Congress have been particularly cruel in their policies toward women — and it hasn’t even been 100 days.
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Under Activist Pressure, Portland Agrees to End All Corporate Investments
In a sweeping move that follows a wave of divestment activism in Portland, Oregon, and across the country, the Portland City Council voted to pull all of the city's investments in corporate bonds and securities.
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Louisiana Offers Clear Example Why States Should Expand Medicaid – Not Reduce It
A look at one state, Louisiana, shows the potential effects of the Republican plan on Medicaid recipients – notably, a decline in health for a large portion of the population, and an increase in the cost of healthcare.
