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Bill Moyers: Peter Edelman on Fighting Poverty
Bill talks with the author and advocate about continuing efforts to fight poverty, and how to keep the needs of the poor on the American political agenda.
Bernie Sanders: A Good Day for America
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Banksters and Members of Congress Are Downplaying JP Morgan Chase’s Sudden Loss of $2 Billion, and More
Banksters and Members of Congress have been downplaying JP Morgan Chaseu2019s sudden loss of $2 billion, and arguing that the loss doesnu2019t mean Wall Street needs more regulations.
President Obama Speaks on Historic Health Reform Plan
The Supreme Court's decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act ensures hard-working, middle class families will get the security they deserve and protects every American from the worst insurance …
Republican Congressman Suggests “Impeachment” For Justice Kagan Over Obamacare Ruling
A leading Republican congressmen in the fight to repeal Obamacare said todayu2019s Supreme Court ruling is u201cillegitimateu201d and has called for one of the Supreme Court Justices to be …
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Citizens United, Part 2? Supreme Court Overturns Montana Law Banning Corporate Spending on Elections
The Supreme Court has struck down a century-old Montana law banning corporate campaign spending.
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Marriage Equality Is Gaining Support Among Young Republicans, and More
In today's On the News Segment: Marriage equality is rapidly gaining support among young Republicans, Europe has reached its highest-ever unemployment, a Republican lawmaker admits voter ID laws are …
The Sky Is Pink
Bernie Sanders: Thanks to Citizens United, the Top 1% Can “Buy the Government”
Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-VT) said Tuesday night that the Supreme Court's 2010 Citizens United ruling allows the wealthiest Americans to essentially buy democracy.
Tipping Point Democracy
In politics the tipping point has an especially dramatic implication: a seemingly insignificant change in one legislation can lead to a drastic change in the system of governance.