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The Fight – and the Right – to Vote
The Lone Star state's voter ID law is part of a nationwide effort to suppress the vote.
Former Weapons Inspector in Iraq Questions Claims That Iran Hiding Nuclear Tests
Six world powers are leading nuclear negotiations with Iran and have set a November deadline to reach a deal to constrain Iran's nuclear program.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: In the US, Wealth Accumulation Outpacing Income, and More
In today's On the News segment: Wealth accumulation is outpacing income, which may be a sign of upcoming economic trouble, and more.
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Victims of Domestic Violence Getting Longer Prison Sentences Than Their Children’s Abusers?
How “failure to protect” laws are locking up mothers whose partners commit child abuse.
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Sticking Texas-Sized Hurdles on the Path to Polls
Communities of color simply can't afford to sit this election out.
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An “Un-Organization” Thrives to “De-Bug” the System
The process may be longer, but efficiency is not the goal of democracy.
Japanese Wartime Medical Orderly on Army’s Role in Maintaining “Comfort Women” System
Matsumoto Masayoshi, a former medical orderly with the Japanese army, has spoken out this year about what he saw.
Truthout Interviews William Rivers Pitt on Chemical Weapons in Iraq
US soldiers did find chemical weapons in Iraq, but they weren't the weapons we were told about.
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Super PACs Exploit Disclosure Loophole
Last-minute registration means groups may hide donors until after Election Day.
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The Stealth Campaign to Buy US Courts
With ideological groups increasingly eager to buy seats on state-level benches, judges are forced to act more like politicians.