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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Our National Deficit Is Shrinking, and More
In today's On the News segment: Contrary to GOP rhetoric, our national deficit is actually shrinking;Â weather-related power failures cost our nation between 18 and 33 billion dollars every year, …
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Libertarian Capitalism Killed My Best Friends
Our country needs to seriously reconsider unregulated libertarian capitalism and think about the safety of people, everyday people, as a higher priority than the profits of hustlers and giant …
Our Growing Racial Wealth Gap
Researchers have found that when you factor race into the equation, the economic gap is even more pronounced.
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The Tragedy of Greek Austerity Continues…
Austerity measures in Greece continue to widen the gap of inequality and stands as an example of how badly Austerity fails.
A Cold War Bias Toward Russia
President Obama and the mainstream U.S. press are blaming Russian President Putin for the breakdown in bilateral relations, but this simplistic view ignores the many U.S. government actions over …
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The Rape of Detroit: City Was Forced to Default so Rich Could Profit
With Detroit's most valued treasures going to the highest bidder, it seems the city of Detroit has once again been violated by its corrupt government.
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Jobs, Jobs, Jobs. Please.
“JOBS! This is work that has to be done anyway, we are behind on it, and people need the jobs,” writes Dave Johnson.
ALEC’s Attempts to Thwart Obamacare
Wendell Potter is interviewed about ALECu2019s efforts to influence the health care debate.
Colombia’s US Embassy to Evict GM Protestors From 2-Year Encampment, After Worker Ties Himself to Cross
GM worker ties himself to a cross to get embassy's attention over GM's unsafe factories, refusal to pay disability claims, and the firing of injured workers.
The Government Is Finally Arresting Wall Street Bankers … For Losing Wall Street’s Money
The Dept. of Justice will let JP Morgan's London Whale off the hook while prosecuting low-level traders.