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Bill Clinton and Bernie Sanders Both Recently Disagreed With Hillary on the Cost of Single-Payer Health Care
Hillary Clinton has argued that modest changes to our current health care system is the best way forward.
Henry Giroux: Trump’s Popularity Can Be Attributed to Culture of Fear, Racism and Hate
By feeding off widespread anger, Trump makes clear that he is in exaggerated form symptomatic of a larger problem, which is an assault on democracy itself.
“Here’s to Flint”: An Unprecedented Look at the Battle for Clean Water in Flint From the ACLU
The ongoing Flint water crisis has become a major campaign issue for Democrats.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Republicans Favor States’ Rights – Except When They Threaten Big Business, and More
In today's On the News segment: If Republicans have their way, soon it may be much harder for states to take on massive industries; China is waging a war …
The Presidential Race and Environmental Racism: Flint Water Crisis Center Stage at Democratic Debate
The race for the Democratic nomination intensified this weekend.
The MOVE Bombing – When Police Plotted to Exterminate a Family
On May 13, 1985, one of the most shameful, horrific attacks by U.S. police ever took place in West Philadelphia.
Internationally Recognized Rights Defender Berta Cáceres Murdered in Honduras
Honduras' most internationally recognized activist, Berta Caceres, was murdered in her home.
Revealed: The Fossil Fuel Tycoons Trying to Buy the US Election
An elite group of millionaires and billionaires with ties to fossil fuels have spent more than $100 million in this US election cycle.
Democrats Join Republicans to Block Consumer Protections for Payday Loans
The GOP is trying to stop the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau from taking on payday lenders, though this time they have some high profile Democrats on board.
Organizing From Below in New York City and Globally Challenging Displacement From Above
On January 31, a global gathering took place in New York City to share community struggles against displacement.