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The Other James Gandolfini: “Sopranos” Actor Remembered for Support of Injured Vets, Community Media
While coverage of Gandolfini's death has focused mainly on his acting career, little has been mentioned about the more political side of his work.
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Brazil’s Nationwide Protest Movement Enters Third Week
Waves of protests continue in Brazil as demonstrators demand government take decisive action to address their demands.
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Recruitment Abuses Emerge in Immigration Reform Debate
Labor advocates are pushing for rights for migrant workers who are legally, socially and economically marginalized.
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Pet Coke Pollutes Air, Water and Land on City’s Riverfront; Detroiters Say No
A growing mountain of waste from Canadian tar sands is invading the Detroit riverfront, putting it citizens in massive danger.
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Alternatives to School Cuts
Massive budget cuts across Chicago have the potential to cripple any chance of equal education in low income areas.
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Report: Stronger Border Led to More Migrant Deaths
A new report argues that increased border security may lead to more people perishing.
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Koch Industries PAC Spending Significantly More Compared to Recent Election Cycles
KOCHPAC donated $559,000 to federal-level political candidates and committees during the first five months of the year.
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US to Leave 700 Troops in Jordan in Sign of Deepening Involvement in Syrian Crisis
Obama did not say specifically what the troops would be doing there.
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: The Supreme Court Has Once Again Taken the Side of Big Business, and More
In today's On the News segment: In a 5 to 3 ruling on Thursday, the Supreme Court obliterated almost any chance for small companies to challenge credit card monopolies …
What Do Guns Have to Do With Immigration? For Gun Owners of America, Everything
Gun Owners of America (GOA) has been described as 'eight lanes to the right' of the National Rifle Association (NRA).