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Five Videos Worth Watching From the Senate Dark Money Hearing
In a recent hearing on dark money, some very smart people shared their thoughts about big money's corrupting influence on our democracy, and what might be done to limit …
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“Indigenous People’s Day” Will Be the Day We Regain Our Lands
In Brazil, April 19 is “the Day of the Indian,” a commemoration imposed by whites. But the indigenous Guaranu00ed people have nothing to celebrate.
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Economy Adds 288,000 Jobs in April, Sharp Drop in Labor Force Leads to Plunge in Unemployment
Voluntary part-time employment has been rising, which is a predictable effect of the Affordable Care Act.
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Will New FCC Internet Regulations Strengthen Monopoly Control?
In the fight between monopolies, the public doesn't really have a dog in the race; the real question is why a cartel of private monopolies are controlling the Internet?
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Execution Chaos: Witness Recounts Botched Killing That Caused Oklahoma Prisoner’s Fatal Heart Attack
An Oklahoma death row prisoner has died of a heart attack after a botched execution Tuesday night.
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ALEC in the News: Oklahoma Punishes Solar Power Users; Wisconsin Voter ID Law Overturned
ALEC has been exposed as the secretive powerhouse behind voter ID laws and other right-wing initiatives across the country.
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The Untold, Real-Life Story of the Prison in “Orange Is the New Black“
Families for Justice has grown into an increasingly powerful force for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women to shape the laws and policies that affect them most.
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USDA Accused of Weakening Organic Standards – New Rules Accommodate Big Agribusiness
Sparks are predicted to fly when farmers and consumer activists in Texas face off with government regulators who they have accused of a “power grab.”
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TPP TV Blackout
Big TV networks aren't covering the Trans-Pacific Partnership. But take a look at what they do cover...
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Gaza’s Ark Attacked
Gaza's Ark was badly damaged and partially sunk by a large explosion at about 3:45 AM Gaza time on April 29th.