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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Climate Change Could Push Millions More Into Extreme Poverty, and More
If we don't strengthen our fight against climate change, 100 million more people may be pushed into extreme poverty within the next 15 years.

On the News With Thom Hartmann: The Final Version of the TPP Threatens an Open Internet, and More
The final version of the TPP deal has the potential to limit the ways we can access information and express ourselves online.

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Navy Expands Domestic War Games, Despite Public Concern Over Alleged Illegalities
The US Navy is allegedly breaking state and federal laws in order to move forward with war gaming in Washington State.

Scott Walker’s Legacy of Double-Dealing Revealed in New John Doe Emails
The District Attorney's office was pursing evidence of potential bid rigging.

Why the United States Leaves Deadly Chemicals on the Market
The revolving door between government and the chemical industry has led the EPA to rely on easily manipulated research.

FEC: Notable Conservatives Tied to Nonprofit Scofflaw
But regulators unlikely to punish group that backed GOP candidates.

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Can Cities End the School-to-Prison Pipeline? Relentless Organizers Are Tallying Wins
We have always said that this is a battle of imagination over incarceration, said Senait Brown.

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Nazca-Desventuradas: Chile’s New Marine Reserve
The Nazca-Desventuradas National Marine Park was unveiled in October and will encompass a surface area of 297,518 square kilometers.

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Asylum Seekers Squat in Empty Buildings While Waiting for Netherlands Approval
The northwestern European country expects to take more refugees but important questions remain.

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If Everybody Hates Wasting Food, Why Do We Do It and How Can We Stop?
When it comes to reducing consumer food waste, guilt doesn't cut it. Here's what does.