National
Obama to federal agencies: triple use of clean energy by 2020
December 6, 2013President Obama issued an executive order on Dec. 5, calling for an increase in solar, wind, and other renewable energy for federal agencies, to 20 percent by 2020 - three times more than the agencies currently...
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Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus!
December 4, 2013Most folks call him Jim, but I like to call him Santa Wobbly. Give me a little of your time and I will explain.
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Oil refinery waste piling up in Chicago
December 3, 2013Residents on the southeast side of this city are complaining about smoke, but it's actually dust from an oil refinery, and it's drifting into many nearby neighborhoods.
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Honoring Grace Bassett, lifelong drum major for justice
November 27, 2013Our dear Grace was one of those drum majors for freedom and peace and we loved her for that.
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A timely campaign: Health Care for the Holidays
November 27, 2013There are many actions underway to win workers rights and push Congress on people's needs. Among them is the Health Care for the Holidays campaign.
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