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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Beans May Help to Curb Harms of Climate Change, and More
Thirty new lines of “heat-beater” beans have been discovered.
“Straights Only?” Indiana Faces Boycotts, Protests Over Anti-LGBT “Religious Freedom” Law
On Saturday, thousands of people marched in Indianapolis calling for Pence's resignation.
Indiana Scrambles to Contain Growing Corporate, Public Outcry Over Anti-LGBT “Religious Freedom” Law
A number of states and cities have also taken action, banning officials from traveling to Indiana.
Westlands Water District Hires California Representative’s Chief of Staff
The powerful Westlands Water District announced that Johnny Amaral will join Westlands' staff as Deputy General Manager.
Student Debt Strikers Grow in Number and in Power
Today, there are more than 100 debt strikers.
Los Angeles Teachers Escalate Action to Demand Fair Treatment
Fifteen thousand members of United Teachers filled downtown LA on February 26 to demand a fair contract for themselves and their students.
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Pledges for Humanitarian Aid to Syria Fall Short of Target by Billions
More than 12 million people inside Syria are in need of urgent humanitarian assistance.
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Wind Powers “Green” Growth in Kenya, but for Whom?
The Lake Turkana region in Kenya is part of a government development plan to increase domestic energy production. But who really benefits?
Ring of Snitches: How Detroit Police Slapped False Murder Convictions on Young Black Men
One jailhouse informant for the Detroit Police Department sent a 19-year-old man to prison in 1994. Without a retrial, he won't get out until he's 71.
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Impunity Fuels Abuse in Immigrant Detention Centers in Spain
In Spain, immigrants are frequent victims of abuse and mistreatment by the national police, who are in charge of guarding them.