The Last Temptation of Christ at 30: how Scorsese’s drama still soars
The controversial 1988 film was protested upon release but decades later remains one of the most fascinating films about religion ever made
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Before & After I Became a Social Justice Vampire
This piece is about the vampires many of us became in our quest for the mountaintop, but it’s also about another world beyond that landscape, where our utopian visions might actually still be grown.
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Domino-effect of climate events could move Earth into a ‘hothouse’ state
Leading scientists warn that passing such a point would make efforts to reduce emissions increasingly futile
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The oceans’ last chance: ‘It has taken years of negotiations to set this up’
Wildlife in most of the lawless high seas faces an existential threat from fishing, shipping and the military. Next month, a landmark UN conference could finally bring hope
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Depression and the healing desert
Nature offers solace for a man living with depression—and a lesson in acceptance for his anxious partner.
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California vows to ‘fight this stupidity’ as EPA moves to scrap clean car rules
Governor Jerry Brown calls administration’s proposal to weaken Obama-era emissions rules ‘reckless’ and a ‘betrayal’
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Jeff Bezos’s fortune has come at the expense of workers and society not receiving their fair share
The richest man in the world did not get there alone; his wealth is created by Amazon’s millions of workers, suppliers and consumers.
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What Is It Like To Be You? – Charles Eisenstein
In this video, Charles Eisenstein explores how to move beyond the ideological divisions that separate us in today’s world.
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Nine activists defending the Earth from violent assault
On a planet of billions, nine represent the strong minority battling murder in the global corruption of land rights
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Can Facebook clean up its act?
The social media giant has assembled a team of experts to spot abuses and protect the company’s reputation. But what do security experts think?
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