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Decoding Medical Bills (Infographic)
Americans can’t afford health care. The average American family spends $19,393 annually for health care coverage. 60% of personal bankruptcies are linked to medical bills.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Karl Rove’s Super PAC Under Scrutiny, and More
In today's On the News segment, George Zimmerman out on bail, for-profit college supporters in Congress opposing student loan reforms, Colorado and California look to pass marijuana legalization laws …
Jim Hightower and the “Populist Moment”
According to Jim Hightower, “even the smallest dog can lift its leg on the tallest building.” Progressive Texas populist author, commentator, and orator Hightower — perhaps our country's most …
On the News With Thom Hartmann: House Passes Congressman Paul Ryan’s Budget for the Rich, and More
In today's On the News segment: The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) dismantles its non-economic task forces, the House passed Congressman Paul Ryan's budget for the rich, more bad …
Bill Moyers Essay: Capitalism With a Conscience
With help from the government, a very friendly tax code, and their own coffer-powered influence, big American companies have emerged from the recession flush with cash, less burdened by …
Raising Kids Is Work? Tell That to Women on Welfare
For all the shameful sucking up to multimillionaire mom Ann Romney after Democratic pundit Hilary Rosen accused her of never having worked “a day in her life,” the reality …
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Buffett Rule Vote Faces Likely Filibuster in Senate, and More
In today's On the News Segment: The Buffett rule is up for a long-shot vote in the Senate today, bankrupt Hostess wants employees to accept a more than 75 …
Angela Glover Blackwell on the American Dream
Angela Glover Blackwell has spent her adult life advocating practical ways to fulfill America's promise of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” for all. Now, with our middle …
Economic Update: How Our Economic System Impacts Our Psychology
Truthout combats corporatization by bringing you trustworthy news: click here to join the effort. Economics Professor Richard D. Wolff and guests discuss the current state of the economy, both …
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Court Rules in Favor of Allowing Political Ads on Public Television, and More
In today's On the News segment: Multinational firms' tax loopholes are hurting small businesses, freak wildfires are resulting from our unseasonably warm spring weather, Pakistan demands end to US …