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Disillusioned With Congress? Participatory Budgeting Is for You
Americans are getting fed up with government. It's time to get them directly involved.
The Global Unemployment Crisis
After the near collapse of the financial system and the great recession, unemployment has significantly increased worldwide.
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Why Politicians Are Sensitive to Public Opinion on Same-Sex Marriage, Immigration and Guns, but Not on the Economy
Why are politicians so sensitive to public opinion on equal marriage rights, immigration, and guns u2013 and so tone deaf to what most Americans want on the economy?
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“Lean In” and One Percent Feminism
Sheryl Sandberg, author of the book “Lean In”, has taken it upon herself to jump-start the stalled feminist revolution. However, her brand of feminism is as conservative as it …
How Worker-Owned Companies Work
Documentary producers Mark Dworkin and Melissa Young say even non-cooperative workplaces can learn from their worker-owned counterparts.
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This Is What Happens When Congress Is for Sale
Thom Hartmann: Now is the time to say, “Enough is enough,” and end the terrifying reign of money in politics.
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: The Little-Known “Monsanto Protection Act” Shields the Company From Being Sued by Consumers Who Claim They’ve Been Harmed by Monsanto’s Products, and More
Truthout needs your support to produce grassroots journalism and disseminate conscientious visions for a brighter future. Contribute now by clicking here. In today's On the News segment: Opponents are …
Report: Iraq, Afghanistan Wars Will Cost US $4-6 Trillion Dollars
These wars will be the most expensive conflicts in US history, according to the report.
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Propaganda, Self-Censorship and Climate Change
Scientist Melton argues that it's time for the environmental movement and environmental journalism to state the full truth - loudly and often - to counter denialist propaganda. That would …
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NYPD on Trial: Police Say They Are Forced to Harass Kids in Order to Meet Quotas
NYPD whistleblowers say quotas are forcing them to make bogus, racist stops, summonses and arrests.