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Pete Seeger Dies at 94; Balladeer Was America’s Conscience
An advocate for peace and civil rights, Pete Seeger helped spark the folk music revival with his five-string banjo and songs calling for justice.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Americans Are Better Off Living in a Blue State, and More
By almost every measure, Americans are better off living in a Blue state, and more.
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To Dump Citizens United, We Need To Legalize Democracy
Legalize Democracy is a 30 minute film by Dennis Trainor, Jr. about the movement to amend — why it is needed, and how you can get involved.
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North Carolina Complaint Alleges Excessive Force by Police in Schools
Action on behalf of eight Raleigh-area students reflects debate over ‘school-to-prison pipeline.’
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Portland’s Food Truck Heaven: How a New Kind of Fast Food Brings Jobs, Flavor and Walkability
Immigrants and other restaurant workers get a way to rise in local economies. Communities get the best fast food they've ever had.
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Investing in Arts and Creative People to Boost the Economy
Rhode Island governor Lincoln Chafee announced a new initiative that he says is the key to the state's economic future and a safe bet: funding the arts.
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Does the First Amendment Include the Right to Tell Lies?
As with any Constitutional right, the Supreme Court has ruled that no right is absolute.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: A Government Oversight Panel Says That NSA Spying Programs Are Illegal, and More
More than 60 labor, environmental, and internet advocacy groups have joined together to launch the “10 Days to Stop Fast Track” campaign.
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Kellogg’s Delivers Memphis a Slap in the Face
A lockout is part of a plan to make Kellogg union-free.
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TransCanada’s Keystone XL South Pipeline Begins Operations
TransCanada is surely celebrating now that it has a pipeline system in place connecting the tar sands in Alberta, Canada to the Gulf Coast refineries and export terminals.