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Cornel West, Faith Leaders and Activists Arrested as Ferguson October Continues
Twenty people, including Cornel West, are arrested carrying out civil disobedience at the Ferguson police station after being denied a meeting with local officials.
Substance Abuse Is a Public Health Issue – Not a Crime
The “war on drugs” has caused more problems than it has solved since 1971.
Campaigners Call for “One Fair Wage” to Help End Sexual Harassment for Tipped Restaurant Workers
A new report finds up to 90 percent of women working restaurant jobs that depend on tips have experienced workplace sexual harassment.
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Another State Has Decriminalized Marijuana, and More
In today's On the News segment: Maryland's new law allows people to carry up to 10 grams of cannabis without fear of going to jail; Twitter wants to tell …
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Detroit Faces “Humanitarian Crisis” as City Shuts Off Water Access for Thousands of Residents
A judge overseeing Detroit's bankruptcy recently ruled the city can continue shutting off water to residents who have fallen behind on payments.
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US Faces “Massive Military Failure” as ISIS Advances on Syrian Border Town of Kobani
If Kobani were to fall to the Islamic State, the group would be in control of more than half of Syria's border with Turkey.
Pakistani Education Activist Malala Yousafzai Becomes Youngest Winner of Nobel Peace Prize
At age 17, Yousafzai is the youngest person ever to win a Nobel Prize.
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Ferguson October: Thousands March in St. Louis for Police Reform and Arrest of Officer Darren Wilson
Protesters' efforts have made Ferguson the ground zero for the movement against police brutality and racial bias.
Truthout Interviews Candice Bernd on Police Retaliation Against “Cop Watch” Groups
Ted Asregadoo talks Truthout assistant editor and reporter, Candice Bernd, about police retaliation against police monitoring groups.
Why Are We Using Prisons to Treat the Mentally Ill?
“OverCriminalized” tackles how police handle mental health, substance abuse and homelessness.