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When Working-Class White People Close the Road to Trump
An interview with Ben Laughlin who discusses the need to recognize Trump as a symptom of much larger issues at play.
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William Rivers Pitt | The CIA and the Pentagon Are Shooting at Each Other
There are two militias duking it out in Syria, and the US government is funding them both simultaneously.
Noam Chomsky: The Republican Base Is “Out of Control“
Noam Chomsky comments on the connections between political ideology, money in politics and the 2016 US presidential election.
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Why the EPA Must Clean Up Environmental Racism and Toxic Injustice
The Environmental Protection Agency must enforce the law and protect the most vulnerable populations from dangerous pollution.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Minnesota Is Protecting Its Pollinators, and More
In today's On the News segment: Minnesota could be setting an important precedent for protecting bees; the climate crisis is no longer a problem for the distant future; solar …
Guantánamo May Become an Ocean Research Center
This could be a powerful way for Obama to achieve his 2008 campaign promise of closing the prison.
Public Health Innovator Leana Wen on Challenging Addiction Stigma
Dr. Leana Wen discusses why treating drug addiction as a public health issue is crucial in pursuing social justice.
Will the US Own Up to Its Role in Europe’s Refugee Crisis?
The refugee crisis in Europe shows the need for a stronger Middle East solidarity movement in the United States.
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Can Low-Income Housing Be Energy Efficient and Affordable?
Residents of low-income housing need energy efficiency more than others, but are less likely to be able to afford it.
Are Shows Like “Serial” and “Making a Murderer” Clouding the Wider Struggle for Justice?
How many US prisoners are wrongfully convicted? And how many are technically “guilty” but still should not be locked up?