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Editor’s Introduction: September 2013
Welcome to our September 2013 Editor’s Introduction—published on the 8th of every month. When bacteria are surrounded by their own kind—when they [read more …]
Homeless Bills of Rights-New Narratives
Editor’s Note: Continuing our coverage of rights-based movements and narratives. Simon Davis-Cohen speaks with Paul Boden about Homeless Bills of Rights. Paul [read more …]
Colorado Anti-fracking Movement Heating Up!
Editor’s Note: A run down of the towns and counties in Colorado that are passing laws in opposition to the industrial gas [read more …]
Why Label Genetically Modified Food?
Editor’s Note: We spoke with Elizabeth Larter, the official spokesperson for the Yes on Washington State Initiative 522 campaign. If passed in [read more …]
Why Not Label Genetically Modified Food?
Editor’s Note: We were privileged to ask the campaign opposing Washington State’s Initiative 522 a few questions. If passed in November 2013, [read more …]
A Brief Chat about Workers’ Rights
Editor’s Note: Sakuma Farms Inc. farmworkers have been striking and fighting for more humane wages, living quarters and working conditions. A local [read more …]
Sacred Democracy-Glimmers of Empathy in the Shadows of History
Editor’s Note: Damon’s fifth ‘Sacred Democracy’ column. In previous columns, I’ve made—or at least argued—the case that the core value of [read more …]
Local Initiative Process Gutted
Judge Decides That the Spokane’s Community Bill of Rights is Outside the Authority of Citizen Initiative You Don’t Decide – On August [read more …]
When Industrial Slaughterhouses Are Proposed
Editor’s Note: The industrialization and corporatization of slaughterhouses has spread to many regions of the nation. Whatcom County, WA offers a case [read more …]
Bowling Green, OH Group Submits Bill of Rights Petition
August 8, 2013.