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Not Kawaii: Messages From Japanese Anti-Nuclear Activist Group Todos Somos Japon
An anti-nuclear activist group uses imaginative means to keep the continuing consequences u2013 including thyroid cancer and other radiation poisoning - of the Fukushima Dai Ichi nuclear meltdown in …

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The Pushback Against Privatization Across the Country
State and local governments are reconsidering whether companies should be allowed to profit off of taxpayer dollars with limited accountability.

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On the News With Thom Hartmann: The US Senate Approved the So-Called Comprehensive Immigration Bill, and More
In today's On the News segment:Â On Thursday, the United States Senate approved the so-called comprehensive immigration bill; last-minute attempts to stop student loan interest rates from doubling failed to …

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Egypt Braces for Millions to Retake the Streets in Protests
The anticipated June 30 protests are spurred by Egyptians signing a petition to remove President Morsi from power and hold early elections.

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Medea Benjamin and Code Pink Visit Yemen

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As Deadline Looms, Fight Against Student Loan Rate Hike Intensifies
Students across the country struggle for options and alternatives to drowning in student debt for the rest of their lives.

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Obama’s Carbon Reduction Plan “Will Guarantee Global Warming Disaster”
Nafeez Ahmed: Environmental activists need to redouble efforts to demand Obama reject Keystone XL, abandon hydrofracking, and adopt tougher emission standards.

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LGBT Movement Wins Defeat of DOMA and Prop 8, Fueling Momentum for Next Steps in Fight for Equality
In a historic victory for marriage equality, the US Supreme Court has struck down the Defense of Marriage Act and paved the way for same-sex marriages to resume in …

On the News With Thom Hartmann: Republican Sequester Wreaks Havoc on Our Economy, and More
Yesterday, the Bureau of Economic Analysis announced a huge revision to previous estimates of economic growth.

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Rep. Edward Markey Wins John Kerry’s Senate Seat in Massachusetts
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