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Weaponized Drones and the Phony “War on Terror”
Like the “war on drugs,” the phony “war on terrorism” promotes economic interests, serves political agendas, entrenches militarism.
The Other Big Surprise of 2016 Is the Return of Democratic Socialism
Whether or not Sanders reaches the White House, it's clear that democratic socialism has made a comeback in American life.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Nanosized Plastics Are Seriously Harming the Ocean, and More
In today's On the News segment: Nanoparticles in the ocean have the ability to cross biological barriers, such as the intestinal wall and brain; unless fossil fuels are kept …
It’s Not Just the Speeches: Hillary Clinton Questioned Over Son-in-Law’s Ties to Goldman Sachs
Multiple issues have continued to dog Clinton's campaign, including the question of her connection to Goldman Sachs.
DNC Chair Wasserman Schultz Faces Criticism for Bias and Opening Up DNC to Lobbyists
Some Democrats are considering pressuring Debbie Wasserman Schultz to step down.
Used and Betrayed: 100 Years of US Troops as Lab Rats
Abby Martin documents decades of experimentation on US troops.
Discriminatory Bathroom Law Also Worsens Economic Inequality
What is often left out of media coverage on HB2 is the fact that it does more than restrict bathroom access.
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A Pay-to-Play Pick for the Democratic Party Platform Committee
Both remaining contenders for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination will pick some of the party's platform drafting committee members.
Brazil: Rules Protecting Amazon Under Threat in New Political Fight
Environmental licensing would be “auto-approved” once an Environmental Impact Assessment has been submitted.
Healing From War: Thanking a Veteran for Her Service Is Not Enough
While psychological trauma is more commonly treated among veterans today, moral injuries are only beginning to be addressed.