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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Senate Decides Social Policy Cuts, and More
The Senate held a vote-a-thon to decide which policies would make it in to the budget.
Afghanistan’s Economic Recovery: A New Horizon for South-South Partnerships?
“Our goal is to become a transit country for transport, power transmissions, gas pipelines and fiber optics,” said Afghanistan's president.
Iran Nuclear Talks Intensify Amid March Deadline
Sanctions are now the central issue in the negotiations.
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What Have Whistleblowers Done for Elite Journalists Lately?
Meet the Press host David Gregory's question to journalist Glenn Greenwald sums up much of the elite media's attitude toward whistleblowers.
Oceans in Crisis: One Woman Will Cross the Pacific to Raise Awareness
Sonya Baumstein hopes to raise awareness of climate disruption's impacts on the oceans.
Angry at Concessions, Teamsters Unite to Challenge Longtime President Hoffa
After the Hoffa administration forced concessions onto unwilling members, opponents are teaming up in the 2016 race.
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Grassroots Movement Blocks Water Privatization in Mexico
However, the threat remains latent.
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Co-ops Enable Low-Income Women to Work as Owners and Decision Makers
Co-ops give women a way to enter an often unwelcoming economy.
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Don’t Worry About the Robots; the Fed Might Take Your Job
The folks at the Fed want to raise interest rates.
Elizabeth Warren Strikes Back as Citigroup Tries to Blackmail the Democratic Party
An unusual move by a thin-skinned too big to fail bank, Citigroup, to slap down the finance-skeptic faction of the Democratic party appears to be backfiring.