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Keystone XL “at a Standstill” After Nebraska Ruling
Local landowners and environmentalists who have long opposed the pipeline project are celebrating the decision.
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Solving California’s Water Crisis Requires a Look Beyond This Year
Reactive measures won't solve the long-term problems of this drought, which require thinking about more permanent changes in water use.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Over 1,000 Medical Professionals Say That Fracking Must Be Stopped, and More
The medical experts say that two immediate steps should be taken to protect our families and our communities.
Auditing Our Public Agencies is Hard in Spite of Sunshine Laws
The California Public Records Act was established 45 years ago, yet citizens still are denied access to public documents from local government agencies.
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UIC Faculty Rekindle Fight for Public Education With Historic Strike
This week, the union made good on its threat: Faculty members walked out of their offices on Tuesday morning, fanning out into picket lines across campus.
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Local Resistance to the NDAA Amps Up, Spans Political Spectrum
A decision by the Obama administration to consider a drone strike against a US citizen brings the conflict of executive authority and civil and constitutional rights back in the …
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The Shadow Lobbying Complex
On paper, influence peddling has declined. In reality, it has gone underground.
Complaint at World Court Alleges NATO Members Complicit in War Crimes
British lawyers' complaint at the World Court accuses NATO members of war crimes by helping facilitate U.S. strikes.
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Denton, Texas Is Taking on the Fracking Industry, and More
In today's On the News segment: Denton, Texas is taking on the fracking industry; the Federal Communications Commission won't stand up for internet freedom; nearly 100,000 people are about …
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Dahr Jamail | Toxic Legacy: Uranium Mining in New Mexico
The third-largest nuclear disaster in history occurred in New Mexico in 1979, but the consequences of uranium mining and processing continue to unfold.