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Stevie Wonder to Boycott Florida and Other “Stand Your Ground” States
Stevie Wonder is known for his music's deeply felt messages of love and community, so it's striking to hear him so angry.
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In Brazil Protests, People Triumphed In the Streets But New Uncertainties Emerged
The protests in Brazil are examined.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid Had a Closed-Door Meeting With the Entire Senate Last Night, and More
In today's On the News segment: After weeks of threatening filibuster reform, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid had a closed-door meeting with the entire Senate last night.
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Some People Wake Up Like This
Immigration and Customs Enforcement's intimidation of immigrants in this country reveals the pain and embarrassment they face every day.
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To Rescue Local Economies, Cities Seize Underwater Mortgages Through Eminent Domain
Richmond, California is trying out a new way to help homeowners refinance and halt the slide into foreclosure.
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: The Republican Sequester Will Kick 140,000 People Out of Their Homes
In today's On the News segment: The Republican Sequester is cutting the Department of Housing and Urban Development budget by $2 million, denying homes to 140,000 people; the Securities …
“There Is a Trayvon in Every Town”: Rev. Jesse Jackson and Florida Youth Activist Demand Justice
Civil rights groups are calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to file civil rights charges against George Zimmerman.
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“I Felt Like It Was My Son”: Thousands Protest George Zimmerman Acquittal in Trayvon Martin Killing
Protests were held across the country this weekend after a Florida jury found George Zimmerman not guilty on charges of second-degree murder.
Snowden: Symptom or Disease?
Never-ending culture of war breeds an ever-growing draconian government, which will pressure more whistleblowers to come forward to stop tyranny.
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Justice Department Curbs Its Ability to Target Journalists Over Leaks
Attorney General Eric Holder, under pressure since the NSA scandal was revealed, has release legislation that would make it more difficult to track journalists' phone and email records.