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Gates Conceals Real Story of “Gaming” Obama on Afghan War
The self-serving Gates account conceals the dishonest tactics employed to get Obama's agreement to the Afghan War escalation.
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New Federal Guidelines Aimed at Stopping Explosion in Harsh School Discipline
Center stories revealed school police abuses, massive ticketing and disciplined kids kicked completely out of education.
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Catholic Bishops’ Allies Dominate Hearing on Sweeping Anti-Choice Bill
A sweeping anti-abortion bill would, among other obstructionist measures, single out for tax penalties women who exercised their Constitutional right to end a pregnancy.
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Fukushima Update: The Nuclear Disaster That Won’t Go Away
If the little blips and pieces of news coming out of Japan are any indication, things are far from fine, and are getting worse by the second.
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Ads Telling Voters “Recall Is Not the Wisconsin Way” Funded by Out-of-State Koch Network
Despite the ads purporting to represent Wisconsin values, funding for the message came from well outside Wisconsin's borders.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Republicans in Missouri Began the New Legislative Year With a Bang, and More
In today's On the News segment: While the media was focused on Chris Christie and "Bridge-gate," Congress moved closer to accepting a massive, international trade agreement; the governor of …
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How Global Day of Rage Fueled Solidarity Protests for India’s LGBT Community
Will this bring forward the much-needed revision to the law? Many aren't holding their breath.
Appeals Court Mulls Rule Mandating Disclosure of Conflict Minerals in US Electronics
Do consumers have the right to be made aware that their electronics contain conflict minerals?
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How to Boycott Milk From Factory Farms
There are plenty of reasons to boycott milk from factory farms, beginning with your own health.
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International Scholars, Peace Advocates and Artists Condemn Agreement to Build New US Marine Base in Okinawa
Statement: "We support the people of Okinawa in their non-violent struggle for peace, dignity, human rights and protection of the environment."