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US State Department Gave Egypt Passing Grade on Human Rights for Military Aid
Despite repeatedly ignored inquiries, the US found Egypt's security assistance to be in compliance.
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Activists in Pacific Northwest Vow to Keep Fossil Fuel Industry on Notice
Based in the Pacific Northwest, a multistate climate justice campaign to keep fossil fuels in the ground is gaining momentum.
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Doing Harm: Medical Professionals and the Death Penalty
By participating in lethal injection executions, directly or not, are medical practitioners violating professional ethics?
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In Wake of Shell’s Gulf Oil Spill, Protesters Demand a Ban on Offshore Drilling
Activists from the Gulf and Arctic regions led a march in Washington, DC, against the president's offshore drilling plan.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: US Beekeepers Lost 44 Percent of Honey Bee Colonies in 2015, and More
In today's On the News segment: US beekeepers lost 44 percent of honey bee colonies in 2015; microplastics might be contaminating the air we breathe; an atmospheric measuring station …
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Shift Away From Traditional Pensions Contributes to Inequality, and More
In today's On the News segment: A report from the US Government Accountability Office shows the shift away from traditional pensions to 401(k)-like plans contributes to inequality; Bernie Sanders …
Dahr Jamail | Navy Allowed to Kill or Injure Nearly 12 Million Whales, Dolphins, Other Marine Mammals in Pacific
Over the next five years, the Navy is permitted to kill nearly 12 million marine mammals in the North Pacific Ocean.
Prominent Oceans Scientist Fails to Disclose Funding From Fishing Industry
Dr. Ray Hilborn, an outspoken marine scientist, received at least $3.5 million from industry groups.
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Strike Supporters “Adopt” Verizon Wireless Stores to Picket in New York City
Outside Verizon retail stores, unionized workers and allies are calling for job security and a fair contract.
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Third Parties Eager to Disrupt the Presidential Race and the Two-Party System
This election season, third-party candidates are fighting for votes, media coverage and debate time like never before.