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Drones: A New Death From Above
Itu2019s being sold as a cleaner way to wage war. But unmanned military drones are wreaking havoc in Pakistan, Afghanistan and elsewhere. On this edition, we bring you voices …
US Halting Program to Train Afghan Recruits
A a rash of recent attacks by Afghan forces on American and NATO troops has led American Special Operations commanders in Afghanistan to put a hold on the training …
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The People Behind the Parties – and the Democratic Party – at the DNC
This week in Charlotte, NC, not only will you have the u201cright to work,u201d youu2019ll also have the u201cright to party,u201d to borrow a portion of the namesake of …
Rights Groups Denounce Dropping of CIA Torture Cases
U.S. human rights groups have roundly condemned Thursdayu2019s announcement by Attorney General Eric Holder that the Justice Department will not pursue prosecutions of Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officers who …
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Brooklyn’s Self-Powered Solar Building: A Game-Changer for Green Construction?
The unique bed and breakfast and green building showcase aims to redefine the limits of green urban designu2014everywhere.
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Republicans On the Ground Keeping Ryan’s Budget Plan at Arm’s Length
Even as Mitt Romney and Representative Paul D. Ryan exhort Republicans to embrace their proposed Medicare changes and spending cuts, the partyu2019s rank and file is growing less enthusiastic …
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South Carolina Voter ID Law Takes Hits in Court
In a case that, under the Voting Rights Act, hinges partly on whether the voter ID law was motivated by discriminatory intent, the lawu2019s chief architect, state Rep. Alan …
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Romney Overshadowed by an Empty Chair During End of RNC, and More
In today's On the News segment: The RNC wrapped up this week, but Mitt Romney was overshadowed by Clint Eastwood talking to an empty chair for ten minutes; austerity …
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Chicago City College Teachers Being Used as “Pawns” Against Teachers Union, Say Teachers
As the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) sets September 10 as the day it will begin its strike, another group of Chicago teachers say they are being unfairly pressured into …
Meet the Industry That Makes the Koch Brothers Look Poor
When will the United States start thinking beyond bars?