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UN’s Last Stand on Arms Trade Treaty
The United Nations will meet in March to finalise an Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) after nearly two decades of negotiations.
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New Poll Shows Surge in Support for Gun Control
Public support for stricter gun laws has jumped to its highest point in eight years, but Americans still oppose a full ban on semi-automatic assault rifles.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Civil Liberties Were Once Again Defeated in the Senate on Thursday, and More
Truthout combats corporatization by bringing you trustworthy news: click here to join the effort. In this week's On the News Segment: Civil liberties were defeated in the Senate on Thursday, …
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Protests Organized Across India Over Death of Gang Rape Victim
Let's not let her die in vain, they said.
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Senate Leaders Set to Work on a Last-Minute Tax Agreement
After the meeting, Obama and officials at the White House appeared visibly optimistic.
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Summoned Back to Work, Senators Chafe at Inaction
Reluctant members of Senate return to their jobs early from Christmas vacation with one thing in full agreement: they all would rather be at home.
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Obama Administration Gives Tentative Approval to Frankenfish
Despite evidence to the contrary, the FDA has approved the release of genetically engineered (GE) AquaAdvantage salmon into the wild claiming that it poses no environmental risk.
Congress Delays Aid Bill as Sandy Victims Suffer
Joel Kuperfman: Increased funding and accountability needed for government's response to Superstorm Sandy.
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Six Ways to Juice Up the Labor Movement
The passage of the right-to-work law in Michigan was a blow to the labor movement.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Stakes of So-Called “Fiscal Cliff” Just Got Higher, and More
ecretary of the Treasury Tim Geithner announced on Wednesday that the United States will hit its borrowing limit on December 31st.