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On the News With Thom Hartmann: President Obama Delivered His State of the Union Address, and More
Last night, President Obama delivered his State of The Union address, and what we didn't hear is almost as important as what he said.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: The NSA Is Spying on Angry Birds, and More
According to dozens of previously undisclosed British intelligence documents, government spies may be exploiting popular apps to get their hands on our personal data, and more.
Michael Pollan on the Food Movement’s Next Goal of Justice for Food Workers
Paying fast food workers a living wage would reflect the true cost of our food.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: A Government Oversight Panel Says That NSA Spying Programs Are Illegal, and More
More than 60 labor, environmental, and internet advocacy groups have joined together to launch the “10 Days to Stop Fast Track” campaign.
Alive Inside: How the Magic of Music Proves Therapeutic for Patients With Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Could a pair of headphones change the lives of millions of Americans suffering from Alzheimer's and dementia?
Previously Unreported Second Chemical Spilled Into West Virginia River
Russell Mokhiber: Privately-owned water company failed to conduct proper water tests in Elk River, leading to sickness among West Virginia Residents.
Gar Alperovitz: “Understanding the Imperialist System Changed My Life”
Gar Alperovitz tells Paul Jay, that the Vietnam War made it clear there was no way to a more rational capitalism and there had to be fundamental change.
Ownership of WaPo by CIA Contractor Puts US Journalism in Dangerous Terrain
Norman Solomon: There is a major conflict of interest in the ownership of The Washington Post by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, who holds a $600 million contract with the …
The Toxic Chemical Spill Crisis in West Virginia Will Happen Again. Here’s Why
Maya Nye, president of People Concerned About Chemical Safety, a citizen's group, explained: "We are so desperate for jobs in West Virginia we don't want to do anything that …
Canadian Government Bent on Expanding Weapon Sales Globally
Yves Engler: The Harper administration is propping up its domestic arms industry without regard to the consequences of weapons sales to countries like Colombia and Saudi Arabia.