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Does Crying Terrorism Trump Free Speech?
The Supreme Court's refusal to hear the appeal of Tarek Mehanna marks another step in the US government's history of attempts to curtail free speech rights.
When It Comes to Torture, Silence Is Bipartisan
The clock is ticking down on the Committee's effort to release a public accounting of our nationu2019s failed and repugnant torture program.
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Still on the Thank-You Tour-of-Duty Circuit 13 Years Later
Labeled as a hero, it's hard to think twice about putting your weapons down. Thank yous to heroes discourage dissent.
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The Ebola Vaccine, Traffic Congestion and Global Warming
The refusal to fund the development of an Ebola vaccine is not the only case where narrow-mindedness carries a high price.
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AG Candidate Supports Reforming John Doe Law to Protect Politicians
Republican AG candidate Brad Schimel suggested he would work to change Wisconsin's John Doe statute to give politicians more protections than average citizens.
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The Eurozone, Back in Crisis
Europe has surprised many people, myself included, with its resilience.
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Climate Destruction in the Court of Public Opinion
Organizations from around the world convened a Climate Justice Tribunal across from the UN to indict political leaders and corporate polluters for their failure to protect our health, communities …
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The Lost Generation
Libertarian economic policies are fueling the United States' lost generation.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: California’s Dwindling Water Supply Is Contaminated, and More
In today's On the News segment: California is already dealing with the worst drought in history. The last thing residents needed was to learn that their dwindling water supply …
The Certej Mining Project Began Illegally, Without Any Permits
Thus the process of cyanide leaching in Romania is on its way.