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Pesticide Use by Farmers Linked to High Rates of Depression, Suicides
Some research suggests that the chemicals that farmers and their workers spread on fields may alter certain brain chemicals.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Pollution Inequality Worse Than Income Inequality in the US, and More
In today's On the News segment: Most of us know how bad income inequality has become in the United States, but pollution inequality is even worse, and more.
Cornel West, Faith Leaders and Activists Arrested as Ferguson October Continues
Twenty people, including Cornel West, are arrested carrying out civil disobedience at the Ferguson police station after being denied a meeting with local officials.
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Another State Has Decriminalized Marijuana, and More
In today's On the News segment: Maryland's new law allows people to carry up to 10 grams of cannabis without fear of going to jail; Twitter wants to tell …
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Detroit Faces “Humanitarian Crisis” as City Shuts Off Water Access for Thousands of Residents
A judge overseeing Detroit's bankruptcy recently ruled the city can continue shutting off water to residents who have fallen behind on payments.
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US Faces “Massive Military Failure” as ISIS Advances on Syrian Border Town of Kobani
If Kobani were to fall to the Islamic State, the group would be in control of more than half of Syria's border with Turkey.
Pakistani Education Activist Malala Yousafzai Becomes Youngest Winner of Nobel Peace Prize
At age 17, Yousafzai is the youngest person ever to win a Nobel Prize.
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Ferguson October: Thousands March in St. Louis for Police Reform and Arrest of Officer Darren Wilson
Protesters' efforts have made Ferguson the ground zero for the movement against police brutality and racial bias.
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“Weekend of Resistance” Off to Tense but Peaceful Start in Ferguson
A multitude of activist groups from St. Louis and around the US have sent members to take part in the weekend's activities.
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In Protecting the Elderly, California at Last Takes Steps to Catch Up
California, which has loosely regulated the assisted living industry for years, adopts measures that give advocates for the elderly modest hope.