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Hunger Strike Shows Emaciation of Our National Character
Californians need to find the compassion in their hearts to recognize the heroism of incarcerated citizens.
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Republicans Threaten More Austerity Measures, and More
In today's On the News segment: The Republican Party is set to try to force more extreme austerity measures on President Obama; a new report by the Associated Press …
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GOP: The Pope Has Some Lessons for You…
Republicans should take a look at the heart of the religious doctrine that it espouses to perpetuate violence and inequality.
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Worldwide Support Grows for Iraq Human Rights Hearing
An international group of organizations is fighting to instruct the United States to provide accountability and reparations for the Iraq War.
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President Obama’s Reported Leading Choice As Ben Bernanke’s Successor As Chairman Of The Fed, Lawrence Summers, Shares Blame For Causing The Great Recession
The latest rumors out of Washington have Lawrence Summers in the lead to be President Obama's choice as the successor to Ben Bernancke as Chairman of the Federal Reserve. …
A National Debate about Government Spying?
On 8 July 2013 the New York Times (NYT) published an editorial on the issue of National Security Agency (NSA) spying on Americans. The editorial described the issue as …
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Understanding the Significance of the Trayvon Martin Protests
Protests are sweeping the nation in response to the George Zimmerman acquittal. New York, Philadelphia, DC, Miami, Houston, St. Louis, Chicago, San Francisco, Oakland, and LA are just some …
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Congress Fiddles While the Western States Burn
Global warming could very well be the culprit for the extreme weather conditions firefighters face today.
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The Business of Mass Incarceration
Incarceration has become a very lucrative business for an array of private contractors, most of whom send lobbyists to Washington to make sure the laws and legislation continue to …
Manning Verdict May Topple Journalistic Paradigm
The charge of “aiding the enemy” has huge implications for journalism.