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The Roots and Future of the Deadly Conflict in Syria
A new round of international talks to end the war in Syria could begin as early as this week.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Why the Media Refuse to Talk About the TPP, and More
The TPP was hugely overlooked in both the Democratic and GOP debates.
Bryan Stevenson on Mercy and Ending Mass Incarceration
Bryan Stevenson of the Equal Justice Initiative in Montgomery, Alabama.
Ignoring US Destabilization of Libya, GOP Benghazi Hearing Asks Clinton All the Wrong Questions
Former secretary of state and current Democratic hopeful Hillary Clinton underwent a marathon day of testimony Thursday.
Spate of Black Church Burnings Near Ferguson Raise New Hate Crime Fears
Over 10 days, six predominantly black churches have been set ablaze in the St. Louis area.
Lawmakers Seek Probe of Exxon for Hiding Knowledge of Climate Change
Exxon concealed for decades its own conclusions that fossil fuels cause global warming.
US Sells New Warships to Saudi Arabia Despite Warnings of War Crimes in Yemen
The Obama administration has approved an $11.25 billion deal.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: The GOP’s Effort to Demonize the Poor Is Costing Taxpayers, and More
Drug testing welfare recipients has done nothing except disprove decades of Republican talking points.
Canadians Oust Stephen Harper, Right-Wing Prime Minister Who Ignored Climate Change and Shunned First Nations
Canadian voters have unseated right-wing Prime Minister Stephen Harper after nearly a decade in office.
Joe Biden for President? Media Buzz Ignores How Vice President Worsened Student Debt on Big Banks’ Behalf
Biden is known for close ties to the financial industry, notably helping push through a 2005 bill that made it harder for consumers to declare bankruptcy.