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“We Need to Make a Ruckus”: Robert Reich Hails Occupy for Exposing Concentration of Wealth and Power
In his new book, “Beyond Outrage,” former Labor Secretary Robert Reich opens with a dedication to the Occupy Wall Street movement. He writes: "To the Occupiers, and all others …
Between Two Worlds – Life on the Border
No writer understands the border culture between Mexico and the United States more intimately than Luis Alberto Urrea, whose life is the stuff of great novels. Son of a …
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Wisconsin Voters Hit the Polls for the First Battle in Historic Recall Election, and More
In today's On the News segment: Wisconsin voters hit the polls today for the first battle in a historic recall election, a slew of lobbyists are working on behalf …
“A Political Implosion”: Anti-Austerity Parties Win Historic French and Greek Elections
Voters in Europe have supported anti-austerity candidates in landmark victories. In France’s presidential election, François Hollande was elected as the first Socialist to lead France in 17 years. Greek …
Remembering Maurice Sendak
Author and illustrator Maurice Sendak died yesterday at the age of 83. Sendak has been called the Picasso of children’s literature, and godfather to generations of readers. His landmark book, Where the …
American Autumn: An Occudoc
Shot on the frontlines and meeting spaces of the Occupy movement in NYC, Boston, and Washington, DC from the earliest days through the end of January 2012 by activist, …
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Japan Shuts Down Its Last Nuclear Reactor to Widespread Public Celebration, and More
In today's On the News segment: Japan shut down its last nuclear reactor Saturday to widespread public celebration, GOP war on women renders widest gender gap in US voters' …
Growing Cities: An Urban Farming Road Trip
Good food isn’t the only crop that city farmers across the country are growing, according to filmmakers Dan Susman and Andrew Monbouquette. Urban gardens grow stronger, more vibrant communities, …
May Day Hits Capitalism
So what's the big picture to today's events? Yes, there's enormous wealth inequality. Yes, the economy still isn't producing wealth for the vast majority of us. Yes, there's Wall …
US Media Giants Reel as FCC Orders Disclosure of Rates for Billion-Dollar TV Campaign Advertising
During this year’s election, political analysts estimate as much as $5 billion will be spent on TV campaign advertising. Now, a new ruling by the Federal Communication Commission requires …