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Marshall Ganz on Making Social Movements Matter
Veteran activist and organizer Marshall Ganz joins Bill to discuss the power of social movements to effect meaningful change.
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Stephan Said: Bringing Positive News From Iraq
Americans are still brought next to no information about the average Iraqi citizen. Stephan Said, an Iraq-American recording artist and human rights activist, decided to break this trend.
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: New Report Reveals Even “White Collar” Employees Cannot Afford Rent in Major Cities
Thom Hartmann here – on the news... You need to know this. It's not like we needed any more proof, but documents released by Edward Snowden show that the …
Manning Sentencing Defense Plays up Psychological Stress, Fails to Use Whistleblower Defense
David Swanson: Released provocative photo of Manning, emotional testimony by Manning's sister plays to psychological defense but defense misses opportunity to showcase Manning as a whistleblower.
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Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks Highlight Israel’s Desperate Need for Legitimacy in Face of Growing International Criticism
Shir Hever: Israel wants negotiations with the Palestinians to continue for the same reason it recruits students to serve as propaganda agents, it tries to restore its tainted image.
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Massacre in Cairo: Egypt on Brink After Worst Violence Since 2011 Revolution
At least 525 people were killed in Egypt on Wednesday when security forces cracked down on two protest camps filled with supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsi.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: The Cayman Islands Have Agreed to Make it More Difficult for the Rich to Evade Taxes, and More
The bankers, billionaires, and wealthy elite are losing one of their favorite offshore tax havens.
Hundreds Dead as Egyptian Forces Commit 3rd Mass Killing of Pro-Morsi Demonstrators
Dozens of people have been reportedly killed in raids on two pro-Morsi encampments in Cairo.
Eric Holder’s Reforms to Minimum Drug Sentencing Don’t Address Structural Racism
Retired Veteran Police Officer Jack Cole: Holder falls short of addressing racist criminal justice system that has incarcerated more than 2 million Americans.
Texas Towns Frack Their Way To Drought Conditions
Antonia Juhasz: Fate of Texas is a reminder of the dangers of hydro-fracking techniques now embraced by President Obama.