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On the News With Thom Hartmann: France Officially Ended Its Combat Operations in Afghanistan Tuesday, and More
In today's On the News segment: US government is now under pressure to abandon its continued war on drugs, at least nine people were arrested in Texas on Monday …

Why Anonymous’ Claims about Election-Rigging Can’t Be Ignored
Given historical trends, why is it inconceivable to some that Karl Rove may have tried to electronically rig the election of 2012 in three states?

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Partisan Warfare Erupts Over Susan Rice as Possible Secretary of State
A visibly annoyed President Barack Obama and tough-talking Senate Republicans clashed sharply Wednesday over Susan Riceu2019s qualifications to become secretary of state.

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How to Build a Grassroots Power Base
Social movements must bring the creative energy of protest culture to electoral campaigns.

Obama Now Gets a Chance to Remake His Cabinet
Now re-elected, Obama must make some changes to his Cabinet, starting with replacing Hilary Clinton as Secretary of State.

On the News With Thom Hartmann: Republicans Must Compromise on Taxes, and More
Post Election Day analysis by Thom Hartmann.

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William Rivers Pitt | Winning the Outside Chance
All we won on Tuesday night was the outside chance of not losing. What is made of that very slim margin is entirely up to you.

Obama Reelected to Second Term: Truthout Live Blog Election Day 2012
BuzzFlash at Truthout Editor Mark Karlin and William Rivers Pitt blog the election.

On the News With Thom Hartmann: GOP Efforts to Restrict the Vote, Outside Groups Spend $1 Billion, and More
On the News With Thom Hartmann

Democracy Itself at Stake in Michigan
Michigan voters have a chance to repeal