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Déjà vu: Defense Officials Downplay Growing Guantanamo Hunger Strike With Bush-Era Talking Points
The hunger strike parallels one that took place in 2006 when protest stemmed from the search of prisoners' Korans for hidden drugs.
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In Gun Debate, No Rift on Better Care for Mentally Ill
Senate Democratic aides said that there is likely to be at least one mental health bill offered as an amendment to the larger gun package.
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Germany Sees Rise of Campaign Against Combat Drones
(Image: Combat drone via Shutterstock)Leading national and local peace and justice organizations in Germany have launched a major campaign to oppose the German government's recently revealed plan to acquire combat …
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: The Little-Known “Monsanto Protection Act” Shields the Company From Being Sued by Consumers Who Claim They’ve Been Harmed by Monsanto’s Products, and More
Truthout needs your support to produce grassroots journalism and disseminate conscientious visions for a brighter future. Contribute now by clicking here. In today's On the News segment: Opponents are …
Report: Iraq, Afghanistan Wars Will Cost US $4-6 Trillion Dollars
These wars will be the most expensive conflicts in US history, according to the report.
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NYPD on Trial: Police Say They Are Forced to Harass Kids in Order to Meet Quotas
NYPD whistleblowers say quotas are forcing them to make bogus, racist stops, summonses and arrests.
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50,000 March in Tunisia to Launch World Social Forum
Michael Levitin reports from the World Social Forum in Tunisia.
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The Death Penalty’s Fatal Flaws
Journalists Martin Clancy and Tim O'Brien make the case that - for the poor in America - justice is still unaffordable.
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City College of San Francisco and Public Education Under Attack
Hundreds of students, faculty, and community supporters of the City College of San Francisco rallied at City Hall to demand an end to cuts and layoffs and full funding …
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Walmart’s Death Grip on Groceries Is Making Life Worse for Millions of People
Walmart's tightening grip on the food system is unprecedented in US history.