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Hundreds of Sandy Survivors Call for Passage of $51 Billion Dollar Aid Package
Rockaway Island residents say billions in aid needed for full recovery.
Millennials Occupy TransCanada Offices Across the US
Solidarity actions took place in Texas, Michigan, Maine, Massachusetts, Wisconsin and New York.
The Problem With Charity: Water
No one really knows how many more people have water due to charity: water's well-building efforts. Nor can anyone guarantee that's all that charity: water does.
Chavez Misses Inauguration, Will Be Sworn in by Supreme Court if He Recovers
Venezuelan opposition hopes to take advantage of crisis but after sweeping state elections and winning decisively in the Presidential election, Chavez forces unlikely to lose power in a new …
Debate: With Chávez Ailing, Venezuela’s Longstanding Divisions Threaten New Political Upheaval
Venezuela has postponed yesterdayu2019s presidential inauguration as Hugo Chu00e1vez remains hospitalized in Cuba.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: More States Are Considering Ditching the Death Penalty, and More
In today's On the News segment: More states are considering ditching the death penalty; 2012 was the hottest year ever recorded; war profiteer giant KBR is being held responsible …
Debate on Controversial Natural Gas Drilling Technique as New York Moratorium May Expire
New research by NOAA and the U. of Colorado says methane - a potent greenhouse gas - may be escaping from gas sites at much higher rates than previously …
Neoliberalizing Nature and Privatizing the Air
Climate writer Patrick Bond: In 2013 bankers will increase their efforts to make money out of the climate crisis and put a dollar value on everything.
Senate Reformers Push for “Talking Filibuster” to Mark First Day of New Congress, but Vote May Be Delayed
Lawmakers are unlikely to tackle filibuster rules on first day of new Congress.
Climate Change Justice and Resistance from Doha to East Texas
Activist guests discuss their actions to save the climate.