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Epistle to the Ecotopians - Last Words to an America in Decline - Common Dreams - - Some pretty wise words. This essay was found on Ecotopia author Ernest Callenbach's computer after he died.

Free Culture - - If you care about media, technology, creativity, culture, or freedom, read this book, by Lawerence Lessig.

HOW TO SAVE THE EARTH IN 10 MINUTES - - From an inspiring talk at the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia, 18 October 1992.

Jefferson on Politics & Government- Contents - - 2,700 excerpts from Jefferson's writings about government chosen for their relevance to our situation today.

Ten Steps To Restore Democracy To America - - by Thom Hartmann.

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The Cultural Creatives - Cultural Creative care about civil rights, the environment, women's rights, peace, jobs and social justice, gay and lesbian rights, alternative health care, spirituality, personal growth, and stopping corporate globalization

PR- a better democracy? - Ever wonder why the choices are so uninspiring on election day? One reason is our "winner-take-all" system of deciding elections. It actually prevents real representative government. But it doesn't have to be this way. In fact, with the exception of the English-speaking nations, all advanced democracies have various systems of proportional representation. This article explains how PR works and why we need it. [12k]

100 Ways to Use Prices to Prevent Pollution - - Pollution Fees, "Green " Taxes, User Fees, and more, this article outlines a variety of powerful strategies for improving the environment. Great ammunition for your next local government council meeting or letter to your state or federal representative. (20k)

Challenging Abramoff's Artificial Aristocracy - - Thom Hartmann illuminates the real motivation of the GOP.

Epistle to the Ecotopians - Last Words to an America in Decline - Common Dreams - - Some pretty wise words. This essay was found on Ecotopia author Ernest Callenbach's computer after he died.

Free Culture - - If you care about media, technology, creativity, culture, or freedom, read this book, by Lawerence Lessig.

HOW TO SAVE THE EARTH IN 10 MINUTES - - From an inspiring talk at the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia, 18 October 1992.

Jefferson on Politics & Government- Contents - - 2,700 excerpts from Jefferson's writings about government chosen for their relevance to our situation today.

Perverse Incentives- Strategies for Reform - - A summary of the effects of subsidies (agriculture, fuel roads, etc.), with suggested strategies for improvement. The final part of an extensive treatment of the topic commissioned by the Earth Council. (37k)

Ten Steps To Restore Democracy To America - - by Thom Hartmann.

The Truth about Inerts - - - An article from Earth Island Journal, about a disturbing, newly uncovered problem with pesticides.

Who Rules America- Studying Power - - Bill Domhoff's thoughtful analysis of power and how to understand it.

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