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ACTION: Tell Franken & Klobuchar to Oppose the Dirty Air Act.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) plans to introduce a Congressional Disapproval Resolution that would block enforcement of the Clean Air Act for greenhouse gases. Her "Dirty Air Act" resolution would "retroactively …
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Last Chance: Enter to Win a $100 IKEA Gift Card on ReturnMyRebate.com.

We’re getting closer and closer to the next legislative session, and with Governor Pawlenty’s reckless unallotments’ coming under fire, there is real momentum building to get our full renters rebate …
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Minneapolis Reduces Police Staff.

When we set off on the Make Minnesota Thrive Drive over the summer, we learned about the things that makes our state above average. But we also learned how cities …
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Climate Denier (and Fave of Pat Anderson, Michele Bachmann) Gets PWND in Copenhagen.

Members of the Youth Climate Movement confronted infamous climate denier, Lord Monckton, after he compared climate advocates to “Hitler Youth.” While Monckton was talking to reporters, some young climate advocates …
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The Mulch: A Global Day of Action.

By Alison Hamm, Media Consortium Blogger On Saturday, December 12, climate activists rallied to call for a binding climate agreement. Vigils, fasts, and protests were held around the world, and …
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Students Work to Reduce Their Carbon Footprints.

As the world’s leaders meet to discuss ways to reduce emissions and combat global warming, schools in Minnesota are looking to do the same. Over 100 schools in Minnesota have …
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Elementary Students Don’t Get Adequate Counseling.

There are only about 75 elementary school counselors in the entire state of Minnesota. Although the recommended student-to-counselor ratio is 250 to 1 (and the national average is 450 to …
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Greater Savings Found in Latest Health Care Reform Analysis.

A new study by the Commonwealth Fund and the Center for American Progress Action Fund estimates that health care reform legislation will lead to greater savings than the Congressional Budget …