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Republicans Nix Food Stamps: This Is Who They Are
“Republicans famously seem intent on being a party of white sanctuary,” writes Robert Borosage in the wake of GOP intentions to cut food assistance programs.
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Author Hilary Jones Shares New Book in Her Hometown
Professor Hilary Jones showcased her book, “The Métis of Senegal: Urban Life and Politics in French West Africa,” at Source Booksellers June 22, in Midtown Detroit.Jones, an associate professor …
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Party of No
The GOP continues to fight against immigration reform, even at their own detriment.
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Blue Moon Over Congress: Opening to Push for Diplomacy with Iran
A candidate in Iran's presidential race suggested improving relations with West. Then, he won.
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Obama’s Plan to Crack Down on Whistleblowers Leaked
President Obama has ordered federal employees to report suspicious actions by their colleagues.
State Department Admits It Doesn’t Know Keystone XL’s Exact Route
Big Oil's refusal to release the exact route of the Keystone XL puts thousands of American lives at risk.
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Ellsberg: Snowden Was Right to Flee the US
‘The country I stayed in was a different America, a long time ago,’ writes Pentagon Papers whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Koch Brothers Fund Misinformation Campaign Aimed at Turning Americans Against New Healthcare Laws, And More
In today's On the News segment: As Obamacare goes into effect, the Koch brothers have orchestrated a multi-million dollar misinformation campaign; The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago says an …
Political Violence and Privilege: Why Violent Right-wing Extremism Doesn’t Scare Americans
Matt Harwood makes clear in his inaugural article for TomDispatch, American Muslims have been disproportionately targeted compared to right-wing Christian groups.
Whistleblower: Obama’s Secrecy Makes Bush Look Mild
NSA whistleblower Thomas Drake says a new American revolution is needed to resist surveillance state - defends Snowden from pro-Obama left criticism.