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Stories of the Disappeared: The World Court of Women Against Poverty
The World Court of Women against Poverty convened in Philadelphia in October 2013 to hear the stories of those disappeared by their socio-economic circumstances.
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Chilean Students Poised for Congressional Victories
Three student activists who fought for education as a human right are poised to become members of Congress in Chile.
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Astroturf Tramples Grassroots in Washington State GMO Labeling Battle
A look into the money pouring into Washington tells an anti-democratic tale of how a once-popular initiative is now statistically tied in the polls.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Keith Alexander and James Clapper Answered Questions on Government Spying, and More
Keith Alexander and James Clapper answered questions on government spying, and more.
An Oasis in a Food Desert
America's first nonprofit grocery store is bringing fresh and affordable fruits, vegetables, meat and dairy to Chester, Pa.
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Activists of Color Lead Charge Against Surveillance, NSA
Communities of color were out in force and are deeply engaged in the movement to Stop Watching Us.
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Food Companies and Monsanto Spend Millions to Defeat Washington GMO Labeling Initiative
Coca-Cola, Nestle and Pepsi are among the companies that have spent millions of dollars to oppose the labeling of genetically engineered groceries in Washington.
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Waste Management Reaps Treasure From Your Trash and Taxes
The for-profit company Waste Management has recently been embroiled in a trashy dispute in Alabama.
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Since Sandy Hook, Guns Have Killed 10,000 More People in the US, and More
It hasn't even been a year since the tragic mass shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. But since then almost 10,000 more people have been killed by guns in our nation, …
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Historic Acquittal of Anti-Drone Witness at Fort Hancock Air Base
This acquittal marks a major breakthrough by those who have sought to strengthen international law, and stop U.S. war crimes, including extra-judicial murder by the illegal drones.