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On the News With Thom Hartmann: The US Senate Is Expected to Vote on Gun Control Legislation Today, and More
In today's On the News segment: Today, the US Senate is expected to vote on gun control legislation for the first time in nearly 20 years; the so-called "Gang …
What Drives US North Korea Policy?
Peter Lee: The US will not accept a rapprochement with North Korea with nuclear weapons, not because they are a real threat, but it would cause South Korea and …
Peace Activist Carlos Arredondo Hailed as Hero for Aid to Boston Marathon Bombing Victims
Carlos and his wife Melida describe witnessing the Boston Marathon bombings and the immediate response to aid the victims.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Congress Repeals the STOCK Act, and More
As many Americans were occupied putting the final touches on their taxes, Congress repealed the legislation that required our leaders to disclose information about their stock trades online.
Video Game and Tax Day Actions Target Corporate “Tax Evaders”
Nicole Tichon and Gan Golan: By projecting a Tax Evader video game on the side of banks and big corporate buildings, actions aim to focus public attention on banks …
Sherman Alexie on Living Outside Cultural Borders
Writer Sherman Alexie describes living in two different cultures at the same time.
The Real News Debate: Social Security on the Table
Joseph Minarik (former chief economist of the Office of Management and Budget for eight years during the Clinton Administration) and economist Richard Wolff take on President Obama's proposed changes …
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Michigan Dems Bring Bill to Up Minimum Wage to $10 an Hour, and More
In todays On the News segment: The Supreme Court today heard arguments about whether human DNA can be patented, and more.
401(k) and the Financialization of Retirement
Labor economist Teresa Ghilarducci: The whole 401K structure has a fatal flaw and older workers are going into retirement with not enough money to maintain their living standards.
The New Face of Health Care: Drone Doctors?
The California Nurses Association has already raised concerns about the ‘doc bots’ that are showing up in some California hospitals.