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A Torturer’s Confession: Former Abu Ghraib Interrogator Speaks Out
Eric Fair served as an interrogator in Iraq working as a military contractor for the private security firm CACI.
What Really Happened at Bernie Sanders’ New York Daily News Editorial Board Meeting?
Much of the corporate media has been openly criticizing Bernie Sanders' performance during an interview with the New York Daily News editorial board.
In Shock to Wall Street, Puerto Rico Moves to Suspend Payments on $72 Billion Public Debt
The Puerto Rican Senate and the House of Representatives have both passed an emergency declaration authorizing the governor to suspend payments.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: More Than 7 Million Americans Are at Risk of Experiencing Frackquakes, and More
In today's On the News segment: More than 7 million Americans are at risk of experiencing dangerous earthquakes because of natural gas drilling in their states; it's time to …
Happy Endings and Innocence: Media Myths of Mass Incarceration
James Kilgore says that pop culture works to poorly frame the crisis of mass incarceration as one about “innocence,” as opposed to one of human rights.
Panama Papers: World Leaders and Rich Lawbreakers Exposed in Massive Data Leak
Fallout from the leaks has prompted investigations and calls for resignation.
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St. Louis’ West Lake Landfill: A Runaway, Ticking, Nuclear Time Bomb That Has Residents Terrified
The following news piece represents the third in a 15-part mini-series titled, “Nuclear Power in Our World Today.”
How Much Money Has Hillary Clinton’s Campaign Taken From Fossil Fuel Companies?
Clinton's presidential campaign and the super PAC supporting her have received $138,400 from fossil fuel lobbyists.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Scalia’s Absence Has Led to Progressive Supreme Court Victories, and More
Justice Antonin Scalia was a champion of so-called conservative values.
Largest Pay Raise for US Workers in History? New York and California Approve $15 Minimum Wage Hike
Advocates are calling it one of the largest pay raises for US workers in the history of the country.