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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Detroit Will Now Be Ruled By an Unelected Dictator, and More
In today's On the News segment: Detroit is the only major city in the United States that will now be ruled by an unelected dictator; Obama wants to make …
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Right to a Lawyer Can Be an Empty Promise for the Poor
The United States ranks 66th out of 98 countries in access to and affordability of civil legal services.
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Home Is Where the Fight Is
Families that fall victim to foreclosures in the wake of the economic recession fight back with the support of community activists.
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Making a New Economy: Getting Cooperative
Putting decision-making power in the employees' hands can keep a local economy going in tough times, and create stable jobs that are far less likely to disappear in times …
NY Legislators and Community Groups Call for End to Marijuana Possession Law
Today members of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus, together with Senator Daniel Squadron, and Albany County District Attorney David Soares, gathered to …
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A Song for Hugo Chavez
“Yesterday, the devil came here,”. “Right here. Right here. And it smells of sulfur still today...” Mr. Chavez said , in 2009 comments at the United Nations. Then Venezuelan …
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The New Propaganda Is Liberal; the New Slavery Is Digital
John Pilger: Modern propaganda is becoming the norm in today's culture.
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Ferlinghetti Triumphs Again!
Many poetry readers born around the time of the Second World War feel an abiding loyalty to the excitement of the rebellious 1950s-'60s poets (and of the associated magazines, …
Pope Francis’ Junta Past: Argentine Journalist on New Pontiff’s Ties to Abduction of Jesuit Priests
While praised for his work with the poor, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio - now Pope Francis - has long been dogged by accusations of his role during Argentina's military …
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A Labor Litmus Test: Is It Time For Just Cause?
As member rates for unions continues to lull, a possible incentive might be