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Putin Promotes Russia as Tax Haven – Gives Depardieu Citizenship to Flee French Income Tax
Aleksandr Buzgalin: Putin shows he is a right-wing neo-liberal politician as he promotes Russia as a paradise for the rich.
Debate on Controversial Natural Gas Drilling Technique as New York Moratorium May Expire
New research by NOAA and the U. of Colorado says methane - a potent greenhouse gas - may be escaping from gas sites at much higher rates than previously …
Ecuador vs. the Bankers
President Correa passes legislation that raises taxes on financial sector to finance a Human Development Bond.
Neoliberalizing Nature and Privatizing the Air
Climate writer Patrick Bond: In 2013 bankers will increase their efforts to make money out of the climate crisis and put a dollar value on everything.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: GOP Undeterred by 2011 Credit Downgrade After Last Debt Limit Showdown, and More
In today's On the News segment: Supreme Court throws out challenge to law banning guns in Georgia's churches, and more.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: House Republicans Voted to Use Taxpayer Dollars to Pay Private Lawyers to Defend DOMA in Court, and More
In this week's On the News Segment: House Republicans voted to use your taxpayer dollars to pay private lawyers to defend the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act in court; …
American Dynasties Perpetuated by “Cliff” Estate Tax Deal
James S. Henry: Obama's deal with GOP on estate tax ensures very rich families will continue to amass historic levels of wealth and power.
Indian Gang-Rape Victim’s Attackers Charged With Murder, Protesters Push for Broader Women’s Rights
Five men have been formally charged in India with the kidnapping, gang rape and murder of a 23-year-old student on a moving bus.
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Indigenous Peoples in Canada Launch Blockades and Actions in Support of Chief’s Hunger Strike
Hunger strike by Chief Theresa Spence against new government legislation and long term denial of indigenous rights sparks nation wide movement.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Researchers Found Republican Governor Rick Scott Suppressed Tens of Thousands of Votes for President Obama, and More
Researchers Found Republican Governor Rick Scott Suppressed Tens of Thousands of Votes for President Obama.