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Chris Hedges: The Liberal Elite Have Betrayed the People They Claim to Defend
Chris Hedges says The Democratic Party used to watch out for the interests of labor and even for the poor. But that all changed under Bill Clinton.
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Censoring Howard Zinn: Former Indiana Governor Tried to Remove “A People’s History” From State Schools
New emails reveal that the Indiana Governor attempted to ban Howard Zinn's work from all classrooms in the state.
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DC Council Tells Walmart Living Wage Is Non-Negotiable
DC's action is a major hit to America's largest employer Wal-mart, as workers mobilize nationwide to demand a living wage.
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“Justice for Trayvon” Rallies in 100 Cities Across USA
Marches across the country demands civil rights charges against Zimmerman.
Truthout TV Interviews Maya Schenwar About the US Prison System
Truthout Executive Director Maya Schenwar on why the humane treatment of prisoners is integral to the preservation of human rights.
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The Beginning Is Near: “Occupy Love” Draws Line Between Protest and Empathy
New documentary looks at the #Occupy Wall Street movement to understand the boundaries of human love.
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: The City of Detroit Files for Bankruptcy
Thom Hartmann here – on the news... You need to know this. Detroit is broke. On Thursday, the Motor City became the largest in U.S. history to file for …
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Study Links High Stakes Testing to Higher Incarceration Rates
A new study reveals states with high school exit exams have higher rates of incarceration and lower graduation rates.
Chris Hedges: America Is a Tinderbox
Paul Jay asks Chris Hedges if the American Left bears responsibility for the weakness of the mass movement; Hedges says the gravest mistake of the left is not articulating …
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SF Giants Stadium Workers Protest for Fair Compensation
Despite billions of dollars in subsidies, professional sports teams often squeeze lowest wage workers; in San Francisco concession workers are fighting back.