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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Congressional Democrats Are Done Waiting on Republicans, and More
Members of both the House and Senate said they're going to use a rarely-seen tactic to bring forward legislation.
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After Slowdown, Global Fight for Land Rights at Tipping Point
Global trends towards a strengthening of legal rights over land for local and indigenous communities appear to have slowed significantly in recent years.
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Outrage at Boeing Spurs Reformers’ Bid for Top Spots in Machinists Union
For the first time in more than 50 years, the Machinists union will hold a contested election for top officers.
After Outcry From Antiwar Activists, Kareem Khan Has Been Released
Anti-drone activist Kareem Khan was released in the early morning hours February 14. He was interrogated, beaten and tortured.
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Massachusetts Teachers Aim To Knock Down “Data Walls“
Data walls are widely seen as the latest front in a war being fought by educators, parents and students nationwide against "predatory education reform."
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Five Messed-Up Things That Are in Your Food
Many of these ingredients are banned in Europe, but here in the good old USA you'll find them on your dinner plate.
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North Carolina Coal Ash Pond Still Leaking as Feds Launch Criminal Probe
Federal authorities launched a criminal investigation following Duke Energy's massive coal ash spill and reports of ongoing leaks into North Carolina's Dan River, amid allegations the state has long …
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Wisconsin Republican Petri Should Be Investigated for Conflict of Interest
Wisconsin Republican Rep. Tom Petri went to bat in Congress for a Pentagon contractor that he reportedly owns hundreds of thousands of dollars of stock in.
Hundreds Protest Tax Breaks for Twitter, Tech Companies
Hundreds of protesters picketed Twitter's offices because of an exceptionally generous tax break it receives from San Francisco.
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Department of Labor May Raise Wages for Disabled Federal Contractors, After All
At the moment, it's unclear what Obama's next move will be in terms of raising minimum wage across the board.