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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Banning Warrantless Data, Utah Governor Signs Privacy Bill into Law
The bill makes any electronic data obtained by the NSA or other law enforcement without a warrant inadmissible in a criminal proceeding.
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This Danish Island Powered By Renewables Is Creating Followers Worldwide
The little Danish island of Samsø produces more electricity than it consumes, all from the sun and wind – making it famous for fossil fuel free power and inspiring others to follow suit.
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Supreme Court Strikes Down Cap on Overall Campaign Contributions
The ruling allows wealthy individuals to buy unlimited influence.
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Anarchist and Parliamentarian, Iceland's Birgitta Jónsdóttir Talks Big E-Revolution
“I am a hacker within the system,” says the former Wikileaks collaborator.
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Net Neutrality Wins In Brazil’s "Internet Constitution"
The groundbreaking legislation in South America’s biggest country would enshrine Net neutrality and attempt to curb NSA spying.
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The Alternative Candidate: Could Bez of Happy Mondays Be a Hit in British Parliament?
Calling for "new world order," Bez promises to campaign for the redistribution of wealth, banking reform and an end to war – and he is already raising the profile of issues like fracking and genetically modified food.
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First Things First 2014: A Tech Manifesto For Meaningful Work
In this manifesto, Cole Peters urges designers, developers, technologists and communicators to refocus priorities in favor of more lasting, democratic forms of communication.
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Introducing Loomio: Occupy-Inspired App For Consensus Decision Making
Modeled on the Occupy General Assembly, the consensus-based digital platform is already being used by activists in Ukraine.
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Why Richmond’s Plan to Rescue Homeowners Could Reshape the Mortgage Lending Industry
Once this city uses eminent domain to seize and refinance underwater homes belonging to Wall Street banks, towns nationwide will hurry to replicate the success.
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Did Venice Really Just Vote to Secede From Italy?
2.1 million Venetians—a whopping 89 percent of voters participating—chose independence in a bid to leave Italy and restore their medieval republic.
