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Nation's First Wind Farm Approved, But Debate Continues [Update: SOS Responds]

On Wednesday, April 28, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced the federal government had approved a permit for Cape Wind Associates to build the first-ever offshore wind farm in the United States in Nantucket Sound. This did not come as welcome news to everyone on Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, two islands that abut the proposed 130-turbine project...

Apr 28, 2010 in Nantucket Insider Blog (1 Comments)

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Miami Beach Commissioners Say No To Dolphin Stadium Tax

Dolphin Stadium, as Miami residents well know, will host the Superbowl for a record 10th time next month. The Superbowl is a real boon for the city, which has not only experienced the effects of the long lasting recession, but has also seen real estate prices fall dramatically over the past few years, and people forced out of their homes by foreclosure.

Jan 19, 2010 by in Miami Beach Insider Blog

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Ari Fleischer, Former White House Press Secretary

Former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer recently sat down with Plum's Michael Ames to discuses his time in the White House and the demands of the Press Secretary's job in an ever-evolving media landscape. Fleischer was visiting the Wood...

Mar 13, 2011 in Masters

The Hamptons' Own Political Thriller

The Hamptons is experiencing it's own political thriller in the race for congressman. Hear directly from Tim Bishop as well as the Altschuler campaign's statement here on Plum.

Dec 2, 2010 in Video

Nation's First Wind Farm: Who Owns Nantucket Sound?

On Wednesday, April 28, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced the federal government had approved a permit for Cape Wind Associates to build the first-ever offshore wind farm in the United States. This did not come as welcome news to everyone on Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, two islands that abut the proposed 130-turbine project. In fact, the wind farm issue has been the subject of fierce debate for the past nine years. Plum spoke to the leaders of local groups both in favor and opposed to this controversial project.

Apr 28, 2010 in Video (1 Comments)

Make the Road New York

Make the Road New York promotes economic justice, equity and opportunity for all New Yorkers through community and electoral organizing, strategic policy advocacy, leadership development, youth and adult education, and high quality legal and support services. Share this video through Email, Facebook & Twitter via Spread The Word.

Feb 3, 2010 in Citizen Active - Featured Organization