Spill, Baby, Spill
As oil continues to spew into the Gulf of Mexico, New York residents worry that a disaster of similar…
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As oil continues to spew into the Gulf of Mexico, New York residents worry that a disaster of similar…
GRAND CANYON, Ariz.—The American Southwest has again become ground zero in the debate about nuclear power. Since December, miners…
Face-off in Georgia: Undocumented Students Confront the Sheriff
Four immigrant students walked into Gwinnett County Courthouse in Lawrenceville, Ga., wearing shirts reading “undocumented” on March 3 and…
Legendary Historian and Activist Howard Zinn Dies, 87
Legendary historian, playwright and social activist Howard Zinn likely died just the way he would have wanted — from…
Clock is Ticking in Copenhagen
The COP-15 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Dec. 7–18 is generating huge amounts of news coverage in…
Several hundred New Yorkers attended the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC ) hearing Nov. 10 at…
All eyes will be on the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change this December as global leaders descend…
Stella D’oro Workers Battle the Buyout
It seems that the Bronx produces some tough cookies. The 136 workers at the Stella D’oro Biscuit Co. say…
The elevated High Line Park — lined with native grasses and lounging urbanites — seems to have lifted the…
New Talent Joins The Indypendent
The Indypendent has hired a new assistant general coordinator. Elizabeth Henderson, who began volunteering with The Indypendent in April…