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MOST VALUABLE PROGRESSIVES OF 2005
John Nichols, The Nation
The year is ending on a much better note than it began, thanks to the courage and conviction of elected officials, activists and organizations.
http://www.alternet.org/story/30176/

WORDS TO WATCH IN 2006
Sean Gonsalves, AlterNet
In keeping with traditional year-end contemplation, I offer 'special collection program' as a phrase to watch next year.
http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/30144/

BIG BROTHER BUSH
Molly Ivins, AlterNet
I don't mean to scare you silly -- but there's a reason we have never given our government this kind of power.
http://www.alternet.org/story/30175/

DR. GERM AND MRS. ANTHRAX
Robert Scheer, AlterNet
The U.S. media vilified two Iraqi female scientists. So why isn't the press protesting their quiet release from prison?
http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/30168/

CAR TROUBLE
Jay Walljasper, Ode
As millions of Asian citizens jubilantly embrace driving, some experts predict an enviro nightmare.
http://www.alternet.org/envirohealth/30057/