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Understanding the Significance of the Trayvon Martin Protests
Protests too often get construed as violent actions. People can be angry, passionate, and even militant without being violent.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Your Local Police Department May Be Tracking Your Every Move, and More
A new report from the ACLU shows that automatic license plate readers are snapping photos of our cars.
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Snowden Asylum: Where’s the “Irony”?
A group of Latin American scholars and professors have sent out a letter to media outlets across the United States addressing the media's portrayal of Bolivia, Ecuador and …
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Telecom Companies Implicated in NSA Spying Unite to Lobby Congress on Digital Privacy
The telecom industry launches a lobbying group to advocate for privacy policies.
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Turning the NLRA into “Groundhog Day,” the Movie
What unions need is a ruling that doesn't allow employers to delay bargaining with no desire to reach an agreement.
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Economy of the Squeegee: Carwasheros Organizing Across the Country
Can the carwasheros, who are organizing across the country, lead the next wave of alt-labor insurgency? A conversation with Adam Kader of ARISE Chicago.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Protesters Opposing Stand Your Ground Laws Occupied the Office of Florida Gov. Rick Scott, and More
In today's On the News segment:More than 100 protesters occupied the Florida Governor's office and said they weren't leaving until he asks lawmakers to repeal the Stand Your Ground …
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White Privilege: Innocent, Trayvon Martin: Guilty
I can't say I was surprised at the verdict. Because, to apply the famous words of George Zimmerman, these assholes always get away. There is a lot of blame …
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“Earthquake” for Israel: EU to Halt Support for Illegal Settlements
Shir Hever: European Union announces restrictions for funding Israeli colonies; Israeli government in panic because every aspect of Israel's economy and society could be affected by the EU decision.
Privacy Coalition Sues NSA to Halt Dragnet Surveillance
A coalition of advocacy groups has filed suit against the NSA for collecting their call records.