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In which the Canadian radical writer and activist suggests we:

1. Stop waiting on politicians to fix climate change.

2. Organize social movements to reclaim the Commons.

3. Decentralize and publicly fund our public spaces.

Amen, sister.

We’ll be reviewing her brand-new book This Changes Everything: Capitalism Versus the Climate, soon.

September 30, 2014
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This Changes Everything: Capitalism Versus the Climate, by Naomi Klein (BOOK LAUNCH)

In which the Canadian radical writer and activist suggests we: 1. Stop waiting on politicians to fix climate change. 2. Organize social movements to reclaim the […]
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September 30, 2014
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Global Roots, Local Flavor: The Vermont International Film Festival. (FILM)

Looking for Vermont’s best independent film festival? Boom. Complete schedule for October’s big VIFF filmic series right here.
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September 30, 2014
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Rebuilding Our Foodshed: Wisdom from the Green Mountains, by Alanna Moriarty (BOOK REVIEW)

Twenty-first century U.S. food production systems are harming us, its citizens, more than helping us. In the past five years, the terms “locally grown” and “organic” […]
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September 30, 2014
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Secession: As American As Apple Pie (NATIONAL JOURNAL)

According to National Journal reporter Rebecca Nelson this week, former U.S. Congressman Ron Paul supports North American secession movements, though he remains doubtful of their ultimate […]
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September 30, 2014
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Fork’ing Fantastic: Burlington High School and Dealer.Com launch “Fork In The Road” Food Truck (SOLUTIONS)

Imagine – a Vermont high school food-focused project that teaches students how to grow and market their own fresh local food in their home community of […]
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September 30, 2014
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Carbon Shock: Running the Greenhouse Gauntlet in An Age of Limits by Nathan Gabel (BOOK REVIEW)

In a world where people intensely burn coal, fly thousands of planes across thousands of miles daily, and drive more and more cars on highways of […]
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September 23, 2014
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Calmness In The Chaos: One Young Vermonter Recalls September 20th, 2014’s Historic People’s Climate March (INTERVIEW)

Q. Tell us about you. A. My name is Allise Hewes. I am a New York City native. I grew up 2 blocks from the People’s […]
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September 22, 2014
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Bear’ing All: Intuition, Intelligence and Black Bears by Julia Hughes (BOOK REVIEW)

Vermont remains a refuge for black bear, who live across the Green Mountains, hibernating in winter and moving downslope in warmer months, where they often interact […]
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September 21, 2014
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Fall 2014: Close to 25% of Americans Now Support Secession (REUTERS POLL)

…For a wide variety of reasons. Read on.
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September 19, 2014
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A Public Bank For Scotland (and the rest of US), by Ellen Brown (COMMENTARY)

Scottish voters just voted down independence for Scotland by a fairly narrow majority. As Scottish secessionists consider next steps, I urge them to consider a public bank […]
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September 19, 2014
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Way In, Aye! What the Scottish Secession Referendum Means for Vermont Independence (COMMENTARY)

It’s official. After 307 years together, Scotland has voted by a fairly narrow majority to remain in the British Empire. For now. What is most remarkable […]
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September 17, 2014
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Resilient Design: Vermont’repreneur Bill Maclay on architect’ing “New Net Zero” (INTERVIEW)

Q. So “Net Zero.” Can you explain this concept? A. “Net Zero” simply refers to a building, project, community, or even planet that produces more energy […]
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