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As It Turns Out, There Still Is a Vast Right Wing Conspiracy – The Many Friends of ALEC
Even if ALEC were to disappear tomorrow, its agenda still would be propelled by a variety of institutional allies.
Mandela’s Greatness May Be Assured, but Not His Legacy
John Pilger recalls an interview with Nelson Mandela in the 1990s, painting a portrait of a leader whose ANC had been in struggle for so long they were willing …
Economic Update: Struggles Over the Welfare State
Richard D. Wolff gives updates on the tentative budget deal in Congress, psychiatrists refusing insurance, austerity's terrible toll on Ireland; and more.
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GOP Governors – Give Taxpayers Back Their Money!
It's becoming increasingly clear that Republicans don't actually believe their own talking points.
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: The $85 Billion Budget Agreement Does Not Address the Budget-Slashing That Already Took Place, and More
House and Senate negotiators have reached a deal that could prevent the next government shutdown, but don't start celebrating just yet
Will Foreign Troops Help Quell Violence in the Central African Republic?
France sends 1,000 troops into the Central African Republic as violence continues to escalate.
Ecuador: How to Balance the Rights of Indigenous & Local Communities With Economic Development?
In San Jose de Intag they have been victorious twice before since 1994, but now they face an uneven battle to defend their water and natural environment against mega …
What Would Universal Healthcare Look Like in the US?
Dr. David Himmelstein: The goal would be to expand Medicare to all, considering private insurance costs seven times as much to administer compared to Medicare.
DPA Gripping Video Shows Life-Altering Consequences of Marijuana Possession Arrests in NYC
Statewide polls show strong majority of New Yorkers, including republicans, support fixing marijuana possession laws; NY lags behind neighboring states in marijuana reform
Tax Fairness Coalition Calls for Closing Tax Loopholes as Part of Budget Deal – A Position Strongly Supported by Voters in Poll
Decries cutting pensions of federal workers by $17 billion while maintaining “carried interest” tax break for hedge fund managers saving same amount