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Bernie, Hillary or Revolution in the Streets? Cornel West, Dolores Huerta and Black Lives Matter Debate
We talk about the candidates' stances on Israel, campaign finance and more.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Utah Finds a New Way to Demonize Poor People, and More
The Utah State Senate has approved new legislation that would force people into a two-hour “self-reliance” class in order to receive public assistance; international trade courts hugely benefit billionaires …
“Here’s to Flint”: An Unprecedented Look at the Battle for Clean Water in Flint From the ACLU
The ongoing Flint water crisis has become a major campaign issue for Democrats.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Republicans Favor States’ Rights – Except When They Threaten Big Business, and More
In today's On the News segment: If Republicans have their way, soon it may be much harder for states to take on massive industries; China is waging a war …
Koch-ALEC Right-to-Work Power Play Exposed in a Small Illinois Village
Last month, four unions sued the Village of Lincolnshire in federal court in Chicago.
Veterans Urge Presidential Candidates to Say No to Militarism
On the campaign trail, veterans are holding candidates accountable on access to health care and U.S. foreign policy.
New Teflon Toxin Causes Cancer in Lab Animals
The chemical introduced by DuPont in 2009 to replace the surfactant PFOA causes many of the same health problems in lab tests that the original chemical did.
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Bipartisan Bills and Civil Protests Mount Against Duke Energy’s Obstructionism
The largest utility in the US has so far succeeded in keeping third-party solar illegal in North Carolina.
Democrats Join Republicans to Block Consumer Protections for Payday Loans
The GOP is trying to stop the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau from taking on payday lenders, though this time they have some high profile Democrats on board.
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Exclusive: Navy Secretly Conducting Electromagnetic Warfare Training on Washington Roads
Exposure to radiation like that emitted during Navy training may cause corneal damage, sterility and other health problems.