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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Another Key Provision of Obamacare Meant to Protect Consumers Is Being Delayed, and More
In today's On the News segment: The Obama Administration is holding off on instituting out-of-pocket expense limits; North Carolina's Republican Governor Pat McCrory signed our nation's most restrictive voter …
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How Unpaid Interns Aren’t Protected Against Sexual Harassment
Unpaid interns miss out on wages and employment benefits, but they can also find themselves in u201clegal limbou201d when it comes to civil rights.
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Five More Frightening Details About the NSA
As more details emerge about the reach of the NSA's power, citizens have more reasons to oppose the program.
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Undercover Agents Infiltrated Tar Sands Resistance Camp to Break up Planned Protest
FOIA documents reveal how TransCanada and Department of Homeland Security infiltrate activist groups.
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Kirchner Promotes UNASUR and CELAC, Criticizes NSA spying at UN Security Council
The Argentinian president demands regulations to "ensure the sovereignty of states and the privacy of citizens in the world.u201d
“Strength in Union” Examines Past, Present, Future of US Labor Movement
A new made-for-television documentary series will air five one-hour episodes covering the U.S. labor movement.
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: The DoJ to Reevaluate How It Handles Non-Violent Drug Offenders, and More
In today's On the News segment: The Justice Department is overhauling the way they deal with non-violent offenders unveiling a plan to change how the federal government prosecutes drug …
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Torturing Animals with Monsanto’s Genetically Engineered Feed
What happens when animals are confined in cramped, filthy environments and force-fed monoculture diets of genetically modified corn and soy?
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Guatemala’s “Femicide” Courts Hold Out New Hope for Justice
The first of many trails on femicide and other violent crimes against women was held in Guatemala, one of the most violent countries in the world.
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Railroaders Go Wobbly, Strike against Firings
Railroad strikers in Chicago say their employeru2014a subcontractoru2014pays too little and provides unsafe vehicles.