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WE are the "Yes We Can" leaders
It is wonderful and empowering to see the organizing taking place for major mass mobilizations on three consecutive weekends this fall. Some of us, many of us, in the face of a resurgent right-wing movement and disappointment in and/or anger with Obama, are taking to heart the words of early twentieth century labor organizer Joe […]
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In defense of markets
Cap-and-trade has been demonized by conservatives as part of an effective strategy to stop climate legislation from moving forward in the U.S. Congress.This unfortunate tarnishing of market-based instruments for environmental protection will come back to haunt conservatives and liberals alike when it becomes politically difficult to use the power of the marketplace to reduce business costs in the pursuit of a wide variety of environmental objectives.
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Nebraska governor's race: Heineman vs. Meister
Tell us what you know about the governor's race in Nebraska. What's at stake? What are candidates saying about climate change and other green issues?
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Arizona governor's race: Brewer vs. Goddard
Tell us what you know about the governor's race in Arizona. What's at stake? What are candidates saying about climate change and other green issues?
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Wyoming governor's race: Petersen vs. Mead
Tell us what you know about the governor's race in Wyoming. What's at stake? What are candidates saying about climate change and other green issues?
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Vermont governor's race: Shumlin vs. Dubie
Tell us what you know about the governor's race in Vermont. What's at stake? What are candidates saying about climate change and other green issues?
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Utah governor's race: Herbert vs. Corroon
Tell us what you know about the governor's race in Utah. What's at stake? What are candidates saying about climate change and other green issues?
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Texas governor's race: Perry vs. White
Tell us what you know about the governor's race in Texas. What's at stake? What are candidates saying about climate change and other green issues?
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Rhode Island governor's race: Caprio vs. Chafee vs. Robitaille
Tell us what you know about the governor's race in Rhode Island. What's at stake? What are candidates saying about green issues?
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South Carolina governor's race: Sheheen vs. Haley
Tell us what you know about the governor's race in South Carolina. What's at stake? What are candidates saying about green issues?
