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Conflict Keeps Mothers From Health Care Services
Increasing levels of violence across India are taking their toll on women and cutting off access to crucial reproductive health services.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Activists Take Over Wall Street After Climate March, and More
In today's On the News segment: Activists and protesters take over Wall Street after NYC climate march, and more.
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Making Windmills Out of Warplanes
It's time for new spending priorities.
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The Next Attorney General Should Enforce the Rule of Law, Protect Constitutional Rights and Investigate Abuse of Power
We urge President Obama to replace Holder with a public interest not a corporate lawyer; that will put the rule of law before corporate power.
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For Oil and Gas Companies, Rigging Seems to Involve Wages, Too
US Department of Labor investigations have uncovered hundreds of cases in which oil and gas workers, many involved in dangerous jobs, are being cheated of earnings.
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Financial Relief Finally Coming for Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Victims
The VA announced it will cover health care costs for Marine dependents who contracted cancer and other illnesses from toxic water at Camp Lejeune, as promised two years ago.
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Poll Shows How Democrats Can Win With a Public Education Agenda
Democratic candidates need to make support for public education front-and-center of their campaigns.
Why Good News for the Ozone Is Bad News for the Climate
The ozone layer is recovering a bit, but that's because of more carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases in the atmosphere.
Ken Burns Overlooks Secret of FDR’s Success: Power of the People
The real secret to FDR's success, which Ken Burns neglects to include in his documentary, “The Roosevelts,” was growing unrest and the power of protest.
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The GOP Continues Its Condescending Outreach to Female Voters
Talking down to women isn't just a Texas GOP thing.