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Merrick Garland: Where Does Supreme Court Pick Stand on GuantĂ¡namo, Death Penalty and Abortion?
Some organizations have expressed concern that Garland's record on certain issues is unclear.
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From Scapegoating to Solidarity: 2016 Is the Year to Turn the Immigration Debate Around
GOP candidates are campaigning against a nonexistent influx of undocumented immigrants. Now, if only more US voters knew.
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Fracking Industry’s Aubrey McClendon: A Requiem for a Wrecking Ball
Fracking pioneer Aubrey McClendon epitomized the oil and gas industry's destructive nature.
Dogmas of Our Economic System Must Change, Says Former Economic Hit Man
Author John Perkins discusses how “economic hit men” today are even more entrenched in the US political system.
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Why Peace People Should Care About Money in Politics
How is money stealing center stage in the upcoming elections?
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A New Strategy to Address Climate Change: Suing for Community Rights
We need a new system of political economy or a new legal framework based on the public trust doctrine, or both.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Republicans Favor States’ Rights – Except When They Threaten Big Business, and More
In today's On the News segment: If Republicans have their way, soon it may be much harder for states to take on massive industries; China is waging a war …
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“You’re Fired!” The Abuses of “Skilled” Worker Visa Programs
H-1B visa critics say reforming the program would actually benefit both groups of workers.
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Weather Slows Job Growth in February, Unemployment Stays Flat at 4.9 Percent
Contrary to many predictions, college-educated workers have not been faring especially well in this recovery.
Economic Update: Seeds of Fascism?
This episode provides updates on stagnating real median incomes, and more.