Will the Keystone XL Pipeline Produce Good Jobs? [Infographic]

by Brentin Mock, Erin Zipper on March 21 2013, 8:45AM

Support for the Keystone XL oil pipeline is growing among Congressional Republicans, Democrats and organized labor. But what will the controversial project actually do for the areas that it would cross?

Topics: Environment

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First Nation Chief Theresa Spence Hospitalized, Ends Fast

by Jorge Rivas on January 24 2013, 3:49PM

Attawapiskat First Nation Chief Theresa Spence has announced she will end the fast she began on December 11th 2012.

Topics: History, /NOW Blog

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Why Theresa Spence Is Still on a Hunger Strike, 7 Weeks Later

by Aura Bogado on January 23 2013, 9:20AM

The Attawapiskat First Nation chief and Idle No More movement have put Natives under the spotlight in Canada—begging larger questions for the U.S., too.

Topics: Environment, Global Affairs

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Interactive Map of January 11th Idle No More Events

by Jorge Rivas on January 11 2013, 1:40PM

The Media Co-op compiled a list of events that include protests, flash mobs and teach-ins in an interactive map that spans the globe.

Topics: Global Affairs, /NOW Blog

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Native American Flash Mob Round Dance Takes Over Mall of America

by Jorge Rivas on January 2 2013, 1:44PM

The flash mob was part of a series of actions to call attention to a recent bill (C45) passed by the Canadian Parliament.

Topics: Arts & Culture, /NOW Blog

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