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ALEC Education “Academy” Launches on Island Resort
The Ritz Carlton on Amelia Island. (Photo: Britt Reints / Flickr) Today, hundreds of state legislators from across the nation will head out to an “island” resort …
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Widespread Furor Continues Against Komen Foundation
The nation’s leading breast cancer advocacy organization confronted the growing furor Thursday over its decision to largely end its decades-long partnership with Planned Parenthood, with rising dissension in its …
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“Gasland” Director Josh Fox Arrested at Congressional Hearing on Natural Gas Fracking
The Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Josh Fox was handcuffed and arrested Wednesday as he attempted to film a congressional hearing on the controversial natural gas drilling technique known as fracking, …
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Billionaire Buddies: Adelsons Join Forces With Koch Brothers to Take Down Obama
In recent years, billionaire oil magnates David and Charles Koch have bankrolled the Tea Party movement, Republican candidates, and efforts to deny the existence global warming. But less noticed …
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Just the Facts: Churches and the Contraceptive Coverage Mandate
Multiple methods of contraception inside a supply closet at a Planned Parenthood clinic of Southern New England in New Haven, Connecticut, February 7, 2011. (Photo: Christopher Capozziello / The …
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With Restrictions Gone, “1 Percenters” Dish Millions, Alter Race for White House
Washington - Forget about the poor, the unemployed and the sinking middle class participating in the democratic process. The race for the presidency is increasingly being bankrolled …
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Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dempsey Told Israelis US Won’t Join Their War on Iran
Chief of Staff of the Army, Gen. Martin E. Dempsey gives remarks during a ceremony honoring the Military Times 2011 Soldier of the Year. (Photo: The U.S. Army) …
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Indiana Becomes First Right-to-Work State in Ten Years, and More
In today's On the News segment: Indiana became the first state in ten years to become right to work, Republicans in the House of Representatives voted to extend the …
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Rep. Speier Pulls Support From Breast Cancer Foundation Over Decision To Sever Ties With Planned Parenthood
Yesterday, America’s most well-known breast cancer organization Susan G. Komen succumbed to right-wing pressure and ended its partnership with Planned Parenthood, pulling around $600,000 in grants that allow the women’s health …
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Romney Remark on Poor Draws Attack From Obama Campaign
Las Vegas - Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney engaged in a skirmish over the middle class with President Barack Obama's campaign Wednesday, a preview of a clash that could …