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Biking Beyond Bigotry: Not So Complicated After All

by Helen Sullivan (Español más abajo) One aspect about working with kids that I love is how logically and open-mindedly they internalize the world. When I returned to my fourth grade classroom today in Pachuca, Mexico, after taking time off … Continued

Ecopolitics

Rep. Bachmann’s reckless rhetoric targets environmentalists

In a 2009 interview on a conservative radio program, Michele Bachmann urged Minnesotans to become “armed and dangerous” against Obama’s energy tax bill to reduce carbon emissions. According to the Huffington Post, when Bachmann was asked about the White House-backed … Continued

Immigration

Anti-immigrant Leader Admits Using Climate Change for Political Gain

by Rebecca Poswolsky and Dave M. The anti-immigrant movement has long capitalized on environmental concerns to attack America’s immigrant communities. This tactic was on full display at the Conservative Political Action Conference this past weekend in Washington D.C. While most … Continued