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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Sen. Ted Cruz Takes Senate Floor to Launch a Phony Filibuster, and More
On Tuesday, Senator Ted Cruz took the floor of the Senate to launch an all-night phony filibuster, and more.
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Global Warming About to Claim Three Quarters of a Billion People
Three quarters of a billion people will almost certainly run low on water in just the regions who's rivers are supplied with water from the glaciers in the Himalayas.
US Plans Nuclear-Capable Missile Test on Day of UN Nuclear Disarmament Meeting
The Air Force has announced that it plans to test another Minuteman III missile in the early morning hours of September 26. Later that same day in New York, …
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Breaking Out of the Prison Paradigm
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Are Thawed Relations with Iran Obama’s Saving Grace?
After failing to garner support on a military strike on Syria, President Obama hinted at reconciliation with Iran at the UN General Assembly.
Corroding Our Democracy: Canada Silences Scientists, Targets Environmentalists in Tar Sands Push
Among those pressuring Obama for Keystone XL's approval is the Canadian government, which recently offered a greater pledge of reduced carbon emissions if the pipeline is built.
The Survival of the Palestinian People Is Itself a Form of Resistance
In this last segment of Reality Asserts Itself with Rania Masri, Paul Jay asks why she considers Israel the “enemy” state; the one state solution; and the possibility of …
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Statement of Support for the Short Corridor Collective and Other Prisoners in Resistance in California Prisons
Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW) and the Civilian Soldier Alliance celebrate the resistance demonstrated by California prisoners at the suspension of their third hunger strike organized to protest …
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A Tale of Two Congress Members
In 2010 in Virginia's Fifth Congressional District, many people who prioritize peace over war probably voted for Democrat Tom Perriello over Republican Robert Hurt. I know many who …
Germany Votes – Wins and Losses
What rejoicing! What a triumph for Angela Merkel, the East German girl who really made good and often called Angie or even “Mutti” (translated “Mama” or “Mommy”)! All the …