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50 Years After the March on Washington, John Lewis Is Still Marching for Justice
The extraordinary career of Congressman John Lewis is an inspiration to all.
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Richard Falk: Our Educational Experience Is Ideologically Biased
Most educational systems glorify the national narrative and suppress or marginalize the failures and crimes of the nation, said Richard Falk, of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights …
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: US Chamber of Commerce Isn’t Getting Much Return for the Money It Invested in Republican Candidates, and More
In today's On the News segment: A new report from the Huffington Post found that the US Chamber of Commerce isn't getting much return for the $69.5 million dollars …
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Letting Tepco “Clean Up” Fukushima Is Like Letting a Murderer Do Brain Surgery on a VIP
Given their abysmal track record, top scientists and government officials say that Tepco should be removed from all efforts to stabilize Fukushima.
NSA Violated Surveillance Rules Thousands of Times, Intercepted All 202 Area Code Calls by Accident
Amy interviews Alex Abdo of the American Civil Liberties Union on the recent allegations from the Washington Post that the NSA did in fact violate privacy laws.
Military in Crisis: Sexual Assault, Soldier Suicides and Excess Spending Rampant
Larry Wilkerson: Decline of US armed forces inevitable if systemic problems remain unaddressed.
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Marijuana Industry Eager to Pay Taxes – and Cash in on Deductions
Marijuana dispensaries desire the tax breaks from the legalization of the drug and argue big revenue for the Federal treasury.
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Distorted Supply Chain Caused by MNCs Manufacturing Abroad and How to Restore Its Legitimacy
Corporations that manufacture offshore and import their own goods duty-free distort the supply chain.
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Stephan Said: Bringing Positive News From Iraq
Americans are still brought next to no information about the average Iraqi citizen. Stephan Said, an Iraq-American recording artist and human rights activist, decided to break this trend.
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After Two Bans, Styrofoam Trash Still Plagues Haiti
Despite two decrees making their import and usage illegal, styrofoam cups and plates are used and littered all over the capital, as well as bought and sold, wholesale and …