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A Racial Entitlement? Supreme Court Threatens Voting Rights Act, One of Civil Rights Era’s Key Gains
While the Supreme Court's four liberal justices appeared willing to back the Voting Rights Act, conservative justices were much more critical.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Justice Antonin Scalia Describes Key Provision in Voting Rights Act as a “Perpetuation of Racial Entitlement,” and More
During oral arguments about Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act, Justice Antonin Scalia described the key provision as a “perpetuation of racial entitlement.”
Is “Supercop” William Bratton the Answer to Oakland’s Police Problem?
Oakland recently hired famed police chief William Bratton as a consultant in an effort to find a solution to its ongoing problems with its Police Department
Saru Jayaraman on Justice for Restaurant Workers
Activist Saru Jayaraman marches with restaurant workers struggling to make ends meet, and talks about how we can best support their right to a fair wage.
Behind the Brands: On Food Justice, Oxfam Gives Coca-Cola, Kellogg’s, Nestlé & Pepsi Failing Grades
Oxfam has released a comprehensive report that measures how the worldu2019s 10 largest food companies perform on food justice issues.
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Chicago Voters Said “No” to the NRA in a Special Primary Election Yesterday, and More
Truthout needs your support to produce grassroots journalism and disseminate conscientious visions for a brighter future. Contribute now by clicking here. In today's On the News segment: Chicago voters …
“Makers: Women Who Make America”: New Film Chronicles Past 50 Years of Feminist Movement
We look at a major new documentary that tells the story of how women have shaped the United States over the last 50 years through political and personal empowerment.
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Hagel Confirmed – Will He Jump on the Military Expenditure Bandwagon?
Chuck Hagel is confirmed as Secretary of Defense; will he now try to sell the myth that a high military budget is good for jobs?
Billionaires for Austerity: With Cuts Looming, Wall Street Roots of “Fix the Debt” Campaign Exposed
A new investigation reveals how billionaire investors, such as Peter Peterson, have helped reshape the national debate on the economy, the debt and social spending.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Italian Voters Are Fed Up With Austerity
In today's On the News segment: BP trial begins, Republicans have yet another anti-worker tactic up their sleeve, and more.