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Burned, Bombed, Beaten – Education Under Attack Worldwide
In a troubling twist to modern warfare, public squares are now common sites of protest and violence, while hospitals treating the wounded are considered fair game. But perhaps the …
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Teenage Defender of First Nations Rights Becomes Literal Superhero
DC Comics' newest character, a teenage girl from James Bay, Canada, is a member of the Cree Nation. She's also based on real-life Cree activist and hero Shannen Koostachin.
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Economy Adds 175,000 Jobs in February, Despite Bad Weather
Unemployment in construction is lower than in the pre-boom years.
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Peabody Energy Lobbyist Schools Legislators on Getting More ALEC Travel Perks
An internal ALEC document provided to the Center for Media and Democracy shows that a Peabody Energy lobbyist provided ALEC legislators with a presentation on how to get more …
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Extreme Inequality Is Dragging Down Our Economy, and More
In today's On the News segment: According to a new paper from the International Monetary Fund, countries with a large wealth divide have less economic growth than nations with …
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Debate: Is Humanitarian Intervention in Syria Justified?
David Swanson and Danny Postel debate whether the dire humanitarian situation in Syria justifies limited military intervention.
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President Obama Proposes 2015 Budget
New budget includes $56 billion in additional spending, relieving sequestration for fiscal 2015.
Denton, Texas Citizens Group Fights for Fracking Ban
The Denton Drilling Awareness Group plans to turn Denton into a frack-free city, making it the first in Texas to ban fracking outright.
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Labor Anger Simmers in Cambodia
An uneasy calm prevails in Cambodia after the government crackdown on protests by garment workers in January.
Venezuela Anti-Government Protests Lack Support from the Barrios
Lisa Sullivan and Ryan Mallett-Outtrim report from Venezuela that the country's anti government protests are continuing with no end in sight but continue to lack appeal in low income …