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US Virgin Island’s Coral Bay, Home to Fishermen, Authors, Artists, Circumnavigators and Endangered Species, Faces Uncertain Future
Since the early 1970s, live aboard sailors in St. John's Coral Harbor have helped preserve the unique character of the sleepy historic village surrounding the 18th century Moravian Mission …
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A Brutal “Torture Report,” but No Accountability
The Obama administration is refusing to hold anyone publicly accountable for the CIA's torture program.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Our Ancestors Evolved to Recycle, and More
In today's On the News segment: Our ancestors evolved to understand the importance of recycling, and more.
Winery Owner, Executive Chef, Health Professional Among 10 Schuyler County Residents Arrested Today Blocking Crestwood Gas Storage Facility
Phil Davis is the second Finger Lakes winery owner to be arrested for trespassing at Crestwood's gates.
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Environmental Groups File Legal Challenges to Offshore Fracking in California
Environmentalists have considered taking legal action against federal regulators since a Truthout investigation revealed offshore fracking.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Mitch McConnell Wants a New Campaign Finance Loophole, and More
In today's On the News segment: Mitch McConnell thinks that there wasn't enough spending in the last election, and more.
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The Partitioning of Brazil’s Ocean and Rivers Threatens Small-Scale Fishing Families
A model for large-scale fish production in Brazil has resulted in the displacement of small-scale fishing families.
Deadly Divide: Migrant Death on the Border
Over 6,000 migrant deaths were recorded on the U.S. side of the border with Mexico between 1998 and 2013.
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Bailed-Out GM Needs to Rev Up Emissions Effort
General Motors' safety record is still being justly vilified, most recently for an ignition defect blamed for at least 33 deaths.
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Sit Still, Listen and Accept Being a Target: What White Men Can Do in Times Like These
From law enforcement officers to sports team owners, we're hearing plenty of stories of white men behaving badly.