One town's quest for sustainability

A judge in North Carolina [has set back voting rights in a big way] -- right before the general election. And, learn how one town in Florida wants to [exist in harmony with nature]. [This Florida Town Wants To Become The Most Sustainable Community In America] When Florida real estate developer Syd Kitson began conceptualizing Babcock Ranch, a planned community located some 20 minutes from Florida’s Fort Myers in 2006, he had a singular goal in mind: prove that a new development could exist in harmony with the environment around it[...(read more)] [Trump Unleashes Brutally Sexist And Totally Incoherent Attack On Clinton] [North Carolina’s ‘Monster’ Voter Suppression Law Could Swing The Election] North Carolina’s sweeping package of voting restrictions will likely be in place for this fall’s general election, thanks to a decision Monday night from conservative federal Judge Thomas Schroeder. Voting rights groups are already sounding the alarm about the damage the policies could cause in a high stakes election year[...(read more)] [‘Lethal Injection Is Too Comfortable’: What Criminal Justice Could Look Like Under President Trump] [Fast Food Industry Looks To Skirt Labor Law, With An Assist From Scott Walker] With fast food workers on the march nationwide, deep-pocketed corporate interests have quietly turned to state lawmakers for help[...(read more)] [Facebook] [Twitter] [Tumblr] [Instagram] [YouTube] ThinkProgress | Center for American Progress Action Fund 1333 H ST NW | Washington, DC 20005 Contributions to Center for American Progress Action Fund are not tax deductible [Donate] | [Manage Email Options] | [Privacy Policy] | [Unsubscribe] This email was sent to {EMAIL}.