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School’s Out: The Decimation of Public Education
On this edition of Making Contact weu2019ll explore how the privatization of public education is playing out across the country and how students and teachers are fighting back.
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Solving California’s Water Crisis Requires a Look Beyond This Year
Reactive measures won't solve the long-term problems of this drought, which require thinking about more permanent changes in water use.
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Hillary Clinton’s Unlearned Lessons
The Democrats sound self-satisfied that there is so little internal opposition to Hillary Clinton for President, but this rush to a coronation is ignoring questions about her judgment as …
Meet Andy Shallal, DC’s Most Progressive Mayoral Candidate
Iraqi-born artist, activist, businessman and progressive candidate for mayor Andy Shallal talks about his hopes and plans for Washington.
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This Is Your Brain on Poverty: What Science Tells Us About Poverty
Poverty has been identified as a factor in lower IQ and psychiatric disorders. What can this tell us about public policy and the minimum wage?
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Clearing Our Heads About Keystone
After environmental study, the State Department recently greenlighted the Keystone XL pipeline to be built, but the United States could make a pivotal decision for a different world.
A Free and Open Internet: The Latest From the Frontlines
The proposed, new FCC rules for Net Neutrality were generally seen by consumers as a step in the right direction. But media reform advocates were concerned that it didn't …
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The Senator From Oz Fights Crazy With Crazy
Pat Roberts is dancing like a fool with right-wing ideologues who want to elect one of their own to the Senate.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Over 1,000 Medical Professionals Say That Fracking Must Be Stopped, and More
The medical experts say that two immediate steps should be taken to protect our families and our communities.
Documents Reveal NSA and GCHQ Efforts to Destroy Assange and Track Wikileaks Supporters
Michael Ratner: Documents show the US engaged in major attacks against journalists, publishers, and whistleblowers, as a UK court upholds the legality of David Miranda's detention at Heathrow airport.