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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Rebel Cities 17: Goma's Non-Violent Movement for Water & Peace in War-Torn Congo
The Congolese group Lucha successfully mobilized thousands to march for the right to water in the city of Goma. Now, the group is challenging the regime of President Joseph Kabila.
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'Whoever You Are, Wherever You Are, We Need You': 15-Year-Old Greta Thunberg Calls for Global Climate Strike
"Science has clearly told us that we need to act now to keep the planet within 1.5 degrees of warming," the young climate activist said in calling for a day of global action on Friday.
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Tackle Climate or Face Financial Crash, Say World's Biggest Investors
Global investors managing $32 trillion issued a stark warning to governments at the UN climate summit on Monday, demanding urgent cuts in carbon emissions and the phasing out of all coal burning.
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On the Information Toll Road, Reservations About Internet "Freedom"
Access matters, and unequal access can have onerous consequences for those who can’t afford the fast lane.
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Minneapolis Confronts Its History of Housing Segregation
By doing away with single-family zoning, the city takes on high rent, long commutes, and racism in real estate in one fell swoop.
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Occupy Brexit: "Theresa May's Whole Agenda Has Run Off A Cliff"
“This historic defeat will show that the government is deadlocked – and we now need to throw this back to the people and give them a final say," said Paul Butters of Best for Britain.
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U.S. and Russia Ally with Saudi Arabia to Water Down Climate Pledge
The move shocked delegates at a UN conference in Poland as ministers flew in for the final week of climate talks.
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'Brutal News': Global Carbon Emissions Jump to All-Time High in 2018
According to a new Global Carbon Project report, emissions are heading in the opposite direction to the deep cuts that are urgently needed to prevent the worst impacts of climate change.
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What Does Inequality Cost the Average American? About $150K
Americans pay a steep price for not spreading their wealth around as well as other developed countries.
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Black Manosphere Displays Black Men's Sexual Rage and Frustration
In response to the racism often targeted exclusively toward black men on majority white digital spaces, black males have created their own manosphere – where they rail against black women.
