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Habitat on Wheels in Austin Seeks to Provide Homeless Solution


I had the pleasure of attending the annual benefit event for Mobile Loaves and Fishes along with their new venture - Habitat on Wheels. I had the pl   read more
Location: Austin, Texas

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Stealing National Elections: Ask about the US Attorney Hires rather than Fires


Investigative reporter Greg Palast says 4.5 million votes will be shoplifted in 2008, thanks largely to the “Rove-bots” that have been placed in the   read more
Location: USA

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The Myth of America's Rags-to-Riches Presidents


Almost all grew up wealthy. That doesn't mean they couldn't serve the less fortunate.   read more

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The Center Left, Right?


What happened to the center? It seems the only thing everyone talks about is the left or the right.   read more

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AlterNet Readers' 10 Best Comments of the Week


AlterNet's editors picked some of the best comments on our coverage this week.   read more

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Will Grassroots Nonprofits Survive When Boomers Retire?


The number of nonprofits is expected to rise in the coming decades, just as the boomer generation, which leads them, starts to retire. And debt-wracked college graduates aren't eager to take their place.   read more

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Vets of Iraq, Afghan Wars Surging Into Homeless Shelters


The consequences of war can be seen in the nation's homeless shelters.   read more

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The Gay Presidential Debate: Democratic Contenders Answer to the Queer Community


What do the Democratic presidential candidates talk about when they talk about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues? The results are in from the first ever debate sponsored by the LGBT community.   read more

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Purple America: Can the DNC's 50-State Strategy Turn Red States Blue?


Howard Dean's 50-state strategy is helping to drive Democrats out of hiding in traditionally red states. But will the strategy be squashed by Beltway politics?   read more

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Gilded Age Crime: Poor Go Homeless, Wealthy Get Bailouts


The Bush ethic of "grab all you can" greed recalls the stench of a new Gilded Age that is morally disgraceful, economically unsustainable and politically deadly for Republicans if the Democrats speak clearly against this.   read more

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