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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.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Civil Liberties Were Once Again Defeated in the Senate on Thursday, and More
Truthout combats corporatization by bringing you trustworthy news: click here to join the effort. In this week's On the News Segment: Civil liberties were defeated in the Senate on Thursday, …
Dr. Gabor Mate on the Stress-Disease Connection, Addiction and the Destruction of American Childhood
Mate argues too many doctors seem to have forgotten what was once a commonplace assumption, that emotions are deeply implicated in both the development of illness, addictions and disorders, …
Walmart Is Now Under Investigation in Mexican “Bribery Aisle” Scandal
New details have emerged in the massive bribery scandal behind Wal-Martu2019s expansion into Mexico, where the corporate giant now operates one in five of its stores.
Thousands Remain Displaced From Sandy Without Heat and Power
Residents desperate for government assistance for rebuilding and mold remediation seven weeks after Sandy.
Truthout Radio: Mike Ludwig and the Bayou Frack-Out
Mike discusses the fallout of this disaster and how no one is sure how to clean up this mess because it's so unprecedented.