Exploiting the Supreme Court decision, far-right ideologues are pushing a number of nearly identical ballot measures across the country as reforms to "protect our homes." In reality, these faux populist measures -- backed almost entirely by one rich New York City developer -- will leave cities and counties powerless to protect the environment and strengthen communities in the face of sprawl development. |
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Amanda Lang was a wonderful member of the Opednews team, and the first volunteer editor, for a good number of years being a senior editor. She passed away summer 2014.