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Fracking Making Its Way Toward the UK
Sixty-four percent (over 34,000 square miles) of the English landmass could soon be subject to fracking.
“We Are Running Out of Time”: Obama Urged to Match Rhetoric to Action on Climate Deal
Most major issues remain unresolved at the U.N. climate summit in Doha as negotiators enter the final stretch of the two-week summit.
Bahrain Strips Citizenship as Crack Down Continues
Reem Khalifa: Reforms promised after UN report are ignored by government.
After Deadly Clashes in Cairo, Egypt Faces One of Its Largest Political Crises Since Revolution Began
The Egyptian army has deployed tanks outside the presidential palace in Cairo after six people died in clashes between supporters and opponents of President Mohamed Morsi.
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: The Revolving Door Claims Another Willing Public Official Turned Lobbyist, and More
In today's On the News segment: Hundreds of people gathered underneath Seattle's Space Needle to fire up joints to commemorate their state's new marijuana legalization law going into effect.
Radical Rhymer Raps for Revolution
Darah says it was a fellow Aboriginal rapper who inspired him to take a more radical direction on his latest album, I Believe In Revolution. "This whole album was largely …
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DeMint Will Leave Senate to Run Heritage Foundation
Conservative Republican and former Tea Party leader Jim DeMint is leaving the city Senate to head conservative research group The Heritage Foundation.
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Triple Crisis Roundtable: Doha Climate Talks
The 18th round of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) kicked off in Doha, Qatar. To be a part of the discussion, read these stories.
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No Warrant, No Problem: How The Government Can Still Get Your Digital Data
While the government needs a warrant to tap your phones, relaxed laws surrounding technology makes most of your daily communications an open book for law enforcement.
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Supreme Court May Choose to Enter DOMA Fray as Support for Gay Marriage Rights Continues to Rise
Those who support or oppose gay marriage rights want to see the mattered settled.