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Defiant Turkish Demonstrators “Finding New Ways to Protest” in Face of Relentless State Crackdown
The Turkish government is threatening to send armed troops into cities to quell the ongoing anti-government protests that have continued despite an increasingly violent state crackdown.
Thousands of Radio Stations Up for Grabs—One Could Be Yours
This is the largest expansion of community radio in U.S. history. Itu2019s also the biggestu2014and maybe the lastu2014chance for grassroots groups to get on air.
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Congressman Clears White House of Any Involvement With IRS/Tea Party Scandal
Democratic Congressman Elijah Cummings, Tea Party, IRS, toxic tar sands, Fracking, Keystone XLSenator Marco Rubio, Immigration, Gun reform
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Glenn Greenwald: As Obama Makes “False” Surveillance Claims, Snowden Risks Life to Spark NSA Debate
Interview with Glenn Greenwald on Edward Snowden, whistleblowers and President Obama's response on Charlie Rose.
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Hundreds of Thousands of Brazilians Protest Country’s Harsh Inequities
Protest against bus fare increase sparked nationwide protest movement demanding systemic change.
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Obama Fails to Reappoint Serious Regulator to CFTC
If President Obama was serious about regulation and closing the income gap, he would have reappointed Gary Gensler.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: New Food Recycling Program in New York City Will Convert 100,000 Food Scraps Into Bio-Gas, and More
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced a new “food recycling” program, which will convert 100,000 tons of food scraps into bio-gas; and more.
As World Awaits US Reaction to NSA Leaks, Movement Emerges to Support Edward Snowden in Hong Kong
As Edward Snowden is believed to remain in Hong Kong while facing an ongoing U.S. investigation, hundreds of protesters there braved heavy rain Saturday in a show of support.
Unlocking our Climate Wealth
James Boyce at TEDxTraverseCity 2013.
Iran’s New President a Regime Insider – Wide Mandate for More Civil Liberties
Hamid Dabashi: President-elect Hassan Rohani will not change Iran's Neo-liberal capitalism but may be inspired by popular support for more political rights and nuclear transparency