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Rebuild or Retreat
Ben Goldfarb, Excerpted From Coming Of Age At The End Of Nature
Victory at Elsipogtog
By Gord Hill
Artificial Scarcity
By Charles Eisenstein, From Resurgence & Ecologist
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St Augustine of Hippo was a prolific contributor to the formation of modern Christianity, particularly through the concept of Original Sin. The philosophy of human nature this idea implies continues to inform contemporary morality.
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Native American Influence in the History of the Blues
Raising the idea of a Native American influence on the history of the blues.
Community
Prison Madness
Looking to Finland for a lesson in humane imprisonment.
Cultivating Community Action Through Live Music
It's time for those with a microphone in hand to empower their followers to become part of the solution.
A Pagan Response to the Affordable Care Act
Why caring for others should be at the heart of our health care policy.
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Memorializing Brenda Ueland through community-building.
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The Biology Behind Anger Management Techniques
Find out what happens inside the brain when you blow your lid, and learn about these anger management techniques.
Searching For a Sense of Home
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Teachings from Tibetan Buddhism: On Course for Compassion
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Family Feuding through Facebook
Tim White offers some advice on planning family reunions through Facebook.
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