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Could a Former Activist Unseat Mayor 1%? Rahm Emanuel Faces Chicago Runoff Despite Vast Outspending
Chicago's mayoral race is heading to a runoff election after incumbent Rahm Emanuel failed to win 50 percent of the vote.
Bike Party
A gaggle of Green Ninjas show how they feel about saving the world by riding in a bike party around San Jose, California.
Revolt at “Ritmo”: Dire Conditions in For-Profit Texas Immigration Jail Spark Prisoner Uprising
In Texas, up to 2,000 immigrant prisoners in Raymondville staged a two-day uprising.
As Netanyahu Tries to Stop US-Iran Deal, Leaked Cables Show Israeli Spies Reject His Nuke Claims
Mossad contradicted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's dire warnings about Iran's ability to produce a nuclear bomb.
Preparing for the Elder Boom: Ai-jen Poo on Workforce Demands and Living a Better Life
How can we live well as we age in the 21st century?
“Mayor 1%” Rahm Emanuel of Chicago Faces Progressive Challenge in Heated Bid for Re-election
Emanuel is struggling to keep his seat.
From Selma to Snowden, Oscar Speeches Invoke Activism and Calls for Social Justice
Calls for social justice were strong.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Millions Ripped Off by Payday Lenders, and More
Offering basic banking services at the post office is a win-win for the public and postal workers, and more.
An Unsolved Case of Racial Terror: FBI Probes 1946 Moore’s Ford Bridge Lynching in Georgia
Federal authorities are reportedly investigating whether people who carried out one of the worst mass lynchings in recent history are still alive.
Malcolm X Remembered 50 Years After 1965 Assassination
Last weekend marked the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X.