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Justice for Patriot Mineworkers
Coal workers' pensions are being undersold as big corporations attempt to break their union contracts. Laura Flanders reports.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Senator Leads Fight to Repeal the Monsanto Protection Act, and More
Apple CEO Tim Cook was questioned in a Congressional Hearing about his company's complex scheme to avoid paying taxes; for a third year in a row, the average CEO …
Killing Americans: Jeremy Scahill on Obama Admin’s Admission 4 US Citizens Died in Drone Strikes
White House officials say President Obama will defend the secret targeted killing program during his major speech today on counterterrorism.
RÃos Montt Genocide Verdict Annulled, But Activists Ensure US-Backed Crimes Will Never Be Forgotten
As Guatemalau2019s high court annuls former dictator Efrau00edn Ru00edos Monttu2019s genocide conviction, weu2019re joined by two people who have worked tirelessly to bring perpetrators of war crimes in the …
Obama Expands Militarization of Police
Among items transfered to local law enforcement agencies have been assault rifles and grenade launchers, even Blackhawk helicopters and .50 caliber machine guns; In fiscal year 2011 alone, the …
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: The Senate Judiciary Committee Has Advanced a So-Called “Comprehensive” Immigration Plan, and More
In today's On the News segment: The Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced a so-called comprehensive immigration plan; yesterday, the US House of Representatives voted to provide support for veterans; …
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WikiLeaks Cables Reveal State Department Promoting GMOs Abroad
Darcey O'Callaghan: US embassies are aggressively and systematically promoting biotechnology and GMO food abroad.
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Why Austerity Kills: From Greece to US, Crippling Economic Policies Causing Global Health Crisis
In their new book, ‘The Body Economic: Why Austerity Kills,’ economist David Stuckler and physician Sanjay Basu examine the health impacts of austerity across the globe.
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Obama’s Attack on Whistleblowers Criminalizes News Gathering
Kathleen McClellan: Some former Bush administration officials were quoted as saying, we'd never be able to get away with what the Obama administration has done.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Oklahoma Tornado Highlights Need to Address Climate Change, and More
 In today's On the News segment: Yesterday, the city of Moore, Oklahoma was devestated by a monster tornado; Apple may also be the biggest tax-dodger in history; and more. …