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Where the Hell Is the Outrage?
Bizarrely, the only Americans who seem to be angry are the beneficiaries of economic injustice: the wealthiest.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: 20,000 Protested Government Spying Programs on July 4, and More
In today's On the News segment: Violent protests following Egyptian coup have killed dozens and injured over 1,000.
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Snowden Honored by Ex-Intel Officials
Edward Snowden, an ex-contractor for the National Security Agency, has been named recipient of this yearu2019s award for truth-telling given by Sam Adams Associates for Integrity in Intelligence, the …
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Is Greece’s Child Labor Crisis Getting Out of Hand?
The rise in illegal child labor is occurring at a time when Greeks have faced record-high levels of unemployment.
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Wisconsin Budget Includes $1 Million Taxpayer Giveaway for Well-Funded Teach for America
Wisconsin's 2013-2015 biennial budget sits on Governor Walker's desk awaiting his signature.
N.C. Youth Defends Against Police Shooting
On December 18th 2012, Carlos Riley Jr. was dropping off his girlfriend around 10AM when he stopped to speak with an acquaintance. Shortly after, Durham police officer Kelly A. …
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Guantanamo Reports 106 Captives Still on Hunger Strike
The figure of hunger strikers has only risen since the military acknowledged the protest in March.
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Pelican Bay Two Years Later: Those Still Buried Alive Vowing Hunger Strike “Till the End“
Prisoners are calling for a hunger strike to begin on July 8, 2013, vowing not to eat until their demands are met.
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Do Walmart, Target and Home Depot Hurt the Economy?
Controversy around big-box stores like Walmart, Target, Lowes and Home Depot is nothing new, but communities are getting smarter about tackling these corporate giants.
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Finally, Some Good News About US Education
‘The Nation's Report Card’ shows minority students are making gains and shrinking the learning gap between them and white students.