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Who Killed the Syrian Peace Talks?
Shamus Cooke: The US and its European allies want regime change in Syria, and they are prepared to allow many more people to die to make it so.
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Fighting for Our Classrooms, and for the Human Beings Inside Them
It seems as if the same battle is being fought in every aspect of American society ... Sadly, the classrooms of this country haven't been spared.
The Momentous Confrontation in Turkey
In the conflict between the Turkish government and protesters, the outcome is still unclear.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: The Supreme Court Rules That Human Genes Cannot Be Patented, and More
The case, Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, challenged the biotechnology company's existing patents on two genes associated with high risks of breast cancer, known as BRCA1 and BRCA2.
Is Edward Snowden a Hero? A Debate with Journalist Chris Hedges & Law Scholar Geoffrey Stone
Edward Snowdenu2019s decision to leak a trove of secret documents outlining the NSAu2019s surveillance program has elicited a range of reactions.
Ban on Bee-Killers Doesn’t End EU’s Bias Towards Pesticides
New ban on pesticides that are harmful to the bee population is being viewed by some as a conflict of interest.
The Dues and Don’ts of Union Dues
Though no one loves paying taxes - or dues - both are vital to the survival of our democracy.
History Teaches That We Have the Power to Transform the Nation
Modern mass movements in the last 100 years have proven that collective nonviolent resistance across many segments of society is the most effective means for change. The rule of …
On the News With Thom Hartmann: US Senate to Begin Immigration Debate; and More
In today's On the News segment: United States Senate will begin debate on the so-called comprehensive immigration plan.
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Ireland: Touted as a Success, Yet Still Waiting for a Recovery
Paul Krugman: The repeated declaration that Ireland is a success story is weird.