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New York Fast Food Workers in Historic Strike for $15 an Hour
Fast food workers close down McDonalds and other fast food outlets demanding a living wage and the right to unionize.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: A Movement in the US Senate Aims to Abolish Indefinite Detention, and More
As the so-called fiscal cliff nears, Republicans will likely hold things like extended unemployment benefits hostage.
Smoke Signals: Martin Lee on Growing US Movement to Legalize Marijuana
Martin Lee discusses the future of Colorado and Washington following the legalization of marijuana for adult use.
Julian Assange on WikiLeaks, Bradley Manning, Cypherpunks, Surveillance State
In his most extended interview in months, Julian Assange speaks to Democracy Now!.
Most New Jobs Don’t Require College Education
Jeannette Wicks-Lim: The possibility of educating one's way out of poverty is getting dim as most new jobs only require a high school education.
Henry A. Giroux | War on Youth
Henry A. Giroux speaks about his history in academia, the attack on public institutions and the terror of neoliberalism.
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: “Stand Your Ground” Gun Law Strikes Again in Florida, and More
In today's On the News segment: “Stand Your Ground” strikes again in Florida this past weekend, as 17-year-old Jordan Russell Davis was shot and killed for yelling back at …
Former GOP Strategist Kevin Phillips on the Roots of American Revolution and Future of US Politics
With the Republican Party in a state of turmoil following Mitt Romneyu2019s loss three weeks ago, we talk to a guest who was once one of the most influential …
Who’s Getting Pushed Off the “Fiscal Cliff”?
Progressive Democrats lobby against a Grand Bargain that will further unravel the social safety net.
Fifty Children Killed and 450 Injured in Israeli Attack on Gaza
Jihan Hafiz in Gaza: As people dig out of the rubble, a Palestinian doctor says civilians were targeted by Israeli attack.