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Young Latin Americans Face Spiral of Unemployment, Poverty
In Latin America, young people are the main link in the chain of poverty leading from one generation to the next.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: The Oil Industry Is Cashing in on Subsidies, and More
The fossil fuel industry is cashing in on government welfare, and more.
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US Moves to Address Chronic “Teacher Equity” Problem
The US government has moved to tackle longstanding patterns of inequitable teacher quality, specifically in terms of how low quality teachers tend to be assigned to poor and marginalized …
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Triumph for Citizens in Florida as Hughes Oil Company Drops Fracking Project
But without a moratorium on fracking, Florida is still not safe from the fracking industry.
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New York State to Pay Millions in Wrongful Conviction Case
A Brooklyn man who spent more than a dozen years in prison for a crime he likely did not commit will receive $3 million from New York State. He …
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US Groups Reject Anti-Gay Discrimination Bill Over Religious Exemption
Civil rights groups across the United States have withdrawn their support from a major legislative proposal that would outlaw workplace discrimination against sexual minorities, warning that recent legal developments …
4,000 March in New York City for Palestine
New York City was one of many cities who held emergency protests in support of Palestine on Wednesday as Israeli jets continue to pound the Gaza Strip.
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Thousands Gather for NYC Protest for Palestine
Thousands gathered in New York City on Wednesday, July 9, for a protest against the occupation of Palestine.
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Experts Say NSA Surveillance Compromises Internet Security; Here’s How to Protect Yourself
It's difficult to guarantee total protection from the prying eyes of the government online, but there are many tools out there that can help.
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Here’s One Way to Land on the NSA’s Watch List
If you downloaded the privacy software Tor in 2011, you may have been flagged to be spied on.