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Obama unveils historic carbon emission plan

June 3, 2014 By Blake Skylar

In what could become a defining moment in environmental history, President Obama unveiled a plan on June 2 to cut carbon emissions by nearly a third within 15 years.

Ecuador national park to be abused for oil exploration

May 30, 2014 By Blake Skylar

Yasuni National Park is home to many sensitive animal species, as well as two indigenous communities, and is considered one of the most biodiverse places in the world.

AFGE: Veterans Affairs Dept. problems include retaliating vs. whistleblowers

May 22, 2014 By PAI

"When they have sounded the alarm our members faced retaliation and intimidation. No one should have to choose between keeping their job and speaking out about threats to patient care."

For the W. Va. and Turkish Miners: Journal of Catherine Terry, 30 Nov. 1920

May 19, 2014 By Diane Gilliam Fisher

Diane Gilliam Fisher is a true poet of miners, their communities, their culture and families.

Hartford and New Haven join fast-food workers strike in 150 cities

May 19, 2014 By Taylor Leake

"Where Congress is failing to take action to address inequality, these workers are leading the way; their fight is a shining light that will benefit all workers in the country."