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On the News With Thom Hartmann: A Majority of the World’s Population Lacks Clean Water Security, and More
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“GOP – Get Out of My Panties”: Former Ohio State Sen. Nina Turner on Gov. Kasich’s Anti-Choice Record
Ohio Gov. John Kasich Sunday signed a bill that strips funding from Planned Parenthood in the state.
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Science Used to Regulate Monsanto’s Roundup Is Outdated, Says New Study
Environmental health scientists call for expanded research and monitoring of world's most widely used herbicide.
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US Prisoners Deserve College Educations – and the Right to Vote
We need to not just let our prisoners vote, but encourage them to participate in politics.
Debt Strikers Take on the For-Profit College Racket
Student debt strikers with the Debt Collective converged on Washington this week to pressure the Department of Education to grant them relief.
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From Farm to Table: Protecting Farmworkers From Pesticides
Juan Fernando Rodriguez Tellez came to Capitol Hill to persuade EPA regulators to protect farmworkers from pesticides. This is his story.
How the Powers That Be Maintain the “Deep State”: An Interview With Mike Lofgren
Author Mike Lofgren describes how elements of the US government and financial and industry elites maintain power.
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Facing a Physician Shortage, Can We Leave Medical School Grads on the Sidelines?
Last year, 52,860 US and international medical graduates applied for residency positions in the US, yet only 26,252 actually matched into a program.
What if Tomorrow Your Insurance Company Controlled Your Lifestyle?
Your internet presence provides data about your health and diet, allowing insurers to estimate risk and how much you should pay.
Former Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan: “If You Love Your Country, Let Nuclear Go!“
In the normal scheme of things, leaders of nations don't set out to deliberately wreck their countries.