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Republican Energy Plan Calls for More Drilling, Nothing to Rein in Greenhouse Gases
New legislation from Republicans celebrates freedom of choice by restricting any laws that regulate green house emissions linked to global warming.

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FCC Poised to Open the Door for Unbridled Expansion of Media Empires
Even if media conglomerates in America don't engage in illegal activities, they still wield immense power.

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Nine Football Players Killed By Brain Trauma
Gridiron football has never been more popular.

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The NRA’s Top 10 Enemies
According to the NRA, Maya Angelou, Hallmark and the Kansas City Chiefs all hate American freedom.

Stateless in the Age of Islamophobia
The strange saga of Tareq Abufayyad's foiled attempt to join his family of US citizens in California reveals how real people's lives can be ruined by aggressive pre-emptive prosecution, …

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On the News With Thom Hartmann: The Obama Administration Is on Track to Deport More Than 2 Million Undocumented Immigrants by 2014, and More
In today's On the News segment: The Obama administration is on track to deport more than 2 million undocumented immigrants by 2014; New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie continues to …

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This Is What a Humane Economy Looks Like
The severe crisis crippling Spain is also sparking some creative responses, such the Okonomia project.

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PBS Drone Coverage Brought to You by Drone Makers
The PBS Nova broadcast

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Unemployment Edges Up to 7.9 Percent as Economy Adds 157,000 Jobs
Fiscal cliff concerns appear to have no impact whatsoever on hiring.

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Morsi Slams New Lid on Labor Rights
After fighting against an oppressive regime, labor activists in Egypt continue to struggle against former allies for their rights.