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Nashville Zoo Death Stirs Controversial Elephant Debate
Animals  (tags: death, wildlife, Elephants in Zoos )

Animalib
- 3 days ago - idanews.org
In Defense of Animals (IDA), an international zoo watchdog organization, says the unusual death of 26-year-old Kiba, an African elephant at the Nashville Zoo, provides yet another tragic example of why elephants should not be held in zoos.
Oregon: NORML and THCF Members Join Together for Adopt-A-Highway Community Outreach
Environment  (tags: Adopt a Highway, NORML, THCF )

Crrh
- 2 days ago - hemp.org
Members of Oregon NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) and THCF (The Hemp and Cannabis Foundation) worked together recently, contributing to Oregon's community outreach program Adopt-a-Highway.
Man Accused of Trying to Burn Family
Society & Culture  (tags: crime, children, abuse, violence, women )

Lady
- 2 days ago - myfoxhouston.com
HOUSTON - Officials say a northwest Harris County woman was severely beaten by her estranged husband after he unsuccessfully tried to burn down their home while she, their kids and babysitter were inside.
Chinese Dissident Liu Xiaobo Jailed for Subversion
World  (tags: )

James
- 2 days ago - news.bbc.co.uk
Leading Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo has been jailed for 11 years for "inciting subversion of state power", after a trial condemned in the West. The trial follows Mr Liu's co-authorship of a document last year calling for political reform.
Indonesian Maritime Territory Polluted By Crude Oil From Australia
Science & Tech  (tags: environment, west atla, habitat, pollution )

Ian
- 2 days ago - thejakartaglobe.com
The tests, conducted by a laboratory affiliated to the chemistry department at the University of Indonesia, showed that 38.15 percent of Indonesian territory in the Timor Sea was now polluted by crude oil.
Political Grapevine: 12/24 Call for Rahm Emanuel to Resign - Video
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: )

June
- 2 days ago - video.foxnews.com
Strange bedfellows call for Rahm Emanuel to resign
El NiñO Poses Threat to West Coast Oaks, Tribal Cultures
Environment  (tags: environment, forests, trees, protection, humans, ecosystems )

Cal
- 3 days ago - indiancountrytoday.com
Officials at UC Berkeley are warning coastal residents to help prevent the spread of a water-borne mold, the cause of a deadly plant disease threatening California tribal lands.
Journey Into the Heart of Whiteness
Society & Culture  (tags: race, racism, usa, society, politics, culture, news, interesting )

Cal
- 1 day ago - motherjones.com
Interview: Richard Benjamin on being the lone black guy at a white separatist retreat, and other adventures in America's whitest places.
Climate Change Deniers Without Borders
Environment  (tags: climate-change, corporate manipulation, climate, climate change deniers, globalwarming, CO2emissions, greenhousegases, environment, world, humans, climatechange, ClimateChange )

Cal
- 1 day ago - motherjones.com
How American oil money is pumping up climate change skeptics abroad--and how they could derail any progress made in Copenhagen.
REALLY GOOD NEWS---Mich. Muslims Join Jews for Christmas Day Mitzvah
Society & Culture  (tags: religion, COOPERATION, goodwill, interesting, humans, GoodNews, goodnews, usa, culture )

Cal
- 2 days ago - news.yahoo.com
Many Jews consider Christmas Day an opportunity to serve their community while Christian neighbors celebrate their holiday. This year, what's also known as Mitzvah Day in southeast Michigan is getting an added boost from Muslims.
 
 
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