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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Republican Sequester Wreaks Havoc on Our Economy, and More
Yesterday, the Bureau of Economic Analysis announced a huge revision to previous estimates of economic growth.
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Rep. Edward Markey Wins John Kerry’s Senate Seat in Massachusetts
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Rachel Maddow | Texas Senator Thwarts Anti-Abortion Bill
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Supreme Court Strikes Down DOMA, Restores Gay Marriage Equality in California
The Supreme Court issued rulings on two landmark marriage equality cases on Wednesday, striking down a federal law that denies federal benefits to same-sex couples married in states that …
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After Supreme Court Ruling on Voting Rights, Now It’s Congress’ Turn
Now that a key portion of the 1965 voting rights act has been deemed unconstitutional, it is up to congress to make sure that voting violation are addressed in …
Insider Threat: Government Employees Urged to Tattle On Coworkers in Effort to Stop Classified Leaks
Within the Obama administration a program called
Does the Black Political Class Bear Some Responsibility for SCOTUS Voting Rights Act Decision?
According to Bruce Dixon, black politicians should have pushed for a constitutional amendment to ensure that the VRA never came before the GOP-dominated court.
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Abortion Bill Defeated After Texas Republicans Concede Vote Came Too Late
Republican backed anti-abortion bill in Texas knocked down due to lack of viable votes in the Senate.
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Supreme Court Strikes Down Defense of Marriage Act as Unconstitutional
While this ruling is a win for the LGBTQ community, the conversation on same sex marriage is still not over.
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Senate Votes Today on “Border Surge” Amendment to Immigration Bill, and More
In today's On the News segment: Supreme Court will hear case on Obama's appointments to the National Labor Relations Board, and more. Thom Hartmann here – on the news... …