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After Supreme Court Ruling on Voting Rights, Now It’s Congress’ Turn
Now that a key portion of the 1965 voting rights act has been deemed unconstitutional, it is up to congress to make sure that voting violation are addressed in …
Insider Threat: Government Employees Urged to Tattle On Coworkers in Effort to Stop Classified Leaks
Within the Obama administration a program called
Does the Black Political Class Bear Some Responsibility for SCOTUS Voting Rights Act Decision?
According to Bruce Dixon, black politicians should have pushed for a constitutional amendment to ensure that the VRA never came before the GOP-dominated court.
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Abortion Bill Defeated After Texas Republicans Concede Vote Came Too Late
Republican backed anti-abortion bill in Texas knocked down due to lack of viable votes in the Senate.
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Supreme Court Strikes Down Defense of Marriage Act as Unconstitutional
While this ruling is a win for the LGBTQ community, the conversation on same sex marriage is still not over.
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Senate Votes Today on “Border Surge” Amendment to Immigration Bill, and More
In today's On the News segment: Supreme Court will hear case on Obama's appointments to the National Labor Relations Board, and more. Thom Hartmann here – on the news... …
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The Other James Gandolfini: “Sopranos” Actor Remembered for Support of Injured Vets, Community Media
While coverage of Gandolfini's death has focused mainly on his acting career, little has been mentioned about the more political side of his work.
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Brazil’s Nationwide Protest Movement Enters Third Week
Waves of protests continue in Brazil as demonstrators demand government take decisive action to address their demands.
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Recruitment Abuses Emerge in Immigration Reform Debate
Labor advocates are pushing for rights for migrant workers who are legally, socially and economically marginalized.
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Pet Coke Pollutes Air, Water and Land on City’s Riverfront; Detroiters Say No
A growing mountain of waste from Canadian tar sands is invading the Detroit riverfront, putting it citizens in massive danger.