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On the News With Thom Hartmann: The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) Was Challenged Before the Supreme Court Today, and More
Truthout needs your support to produce grassroots journalism and disseminate conscientious visions for a brighter future. Contribute now by clicking here. In today's On the News segment: Today, the …
The Fire Last Time
100 years after the Triangle fire, we still hear the same rhetoric whenever reformers seek to use government to businesses act more responsibly.
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Next Stop, a Ban on Nuclear Weapons?
A recent international conference could be a strong takeoff point leading to an eventual ban on nuclear weapons.
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That Giant Sucking Sound…it’s the Oligarchs
The oligarchs are sucking dry America's middle and working class, while the rest of us are being left to feed off of their crumbs.
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America’s CEO, Scott Walker: CPAC and the Rebranding of America as a Company Town
At the Conservative Political Action Conference, Scott Walker delivered a postmodern vision for America's future president.
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US Still Paying Billions in Benefits to Deal With Psychological Effects of War
The U.S. government is paying billions to war veterans and their families, including monthly payments to the children of Civil War veterans.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Walmart Is Illegally Targeting Employees That Protested During Black Friday, and More
Walmart is illegally targeting employees that took part in the Black Friday protests.
The New York Times and “Liberal Media” Helped Sell the Iraq War
Michael Ratner: The NYT and other ‘liberal’ commentators led the way in selling the WMD myth and justified the Iraq war.
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A Blanket of PR to Make You Want to Hug a Drone
Jim Hightower is standing with Rand.
America’s Three-Tiered Justice System
A three-tiered justice system has Congress churning out new bills to keep the prison industry booming.