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Millions Against Monsanto: The Food Fight of Our Lives
(Photo: Tim & Selena Middleton / Flickr)"If you put a label on genetically engineered food you might as well put a skull and crossbones on it." — Norman Braksick, president …
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In Cash Push, Two Campaigns Likely to Reject Public Funds
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, makes calls with volunteers. (Photo: Mark Makela / The New York Times)The big money in presidential politics …
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The Story of Mario, a Tijuana Cop
Mario is a Tijuana cop. Mario died not long ago, but driving with him through the streets of downtown was always a journey into the reality of the border. …
War on Iran: America’s Next Catastrophe in the Middle East?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with President Barack Obama in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, March 5, 2012. (Photo: Doug Mills / The New …
On the News With Thom Hartmann: A New Study Suggests That the Food We Eat Might Be Responsible for Increase in Autism, and More
In today's On the News segment: A new study suggests that the food we eat might be responsible for increase in autism, George Zimmerman pled “not guilty” to charges …
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New Homes Sold Without Underground Rights Spur Fracking Fears
Bert Garrido, a Florida transplant who bought a $400,000 home last year in upper Chatham County, is already having neighbor tensions in his newly adopted state. His concerns are …
On the News With Thom Hartmann: The Exodus of Corporate Donors From the American Legislative Exchange Council Continues, and More
In today's On the News segment: The exodus of corporate donors from the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) continues, banks are once again preying on the poor with subprime …
Misgivings Raised as Nebraska Prepares to Speed Keystone XL Review
Opponents say legislation would undercut a tougher law passed in November. Nebraska's legislature is expected to pass a bill on Wednesday that would ease the way for construction of …
For the Great Recession, a Third Jobs Relapse?
For the third time in as many years, jobs growth over winter 2012 once again shows signs of a major relapse this spring and summer. The Labor Department's employment …
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Bill Gates Is Latest Donor to ALEC to Jump Ship, and More
In today's On the News segment: Republicans are lying to keep more Americans out of a job, Americans want to know if Mitt Romney is stashing money in offshore bank …