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Vouchers vs. Public Schools - Is Education a Right or a Privilege?
The New Jersey state Supreme Court told Governor Chris Christie he is in violation of the state’s constitution with his massive cuts to education. That state constitution requires the state to, “provide for the maintenance and support of a thorough and efficient system of free public schools for the instruction of all the children in the State...”
But thanks to Christie’s budget cuts – a lot of New Jersey schools – mostly in poor districts – are not meeting that obligation – thus the court is forcing Christie to replenish the $500 million he cut out of education. But Christie isn’t the first Governor slapped down by his state’s Supreme Court. 19 other high courts have told their mostly Republican governors that their education cuts are unconstitutional.
Of course – when it comes to turning public education over to profit-making private schools for their millionaire buddies – Republicans tend to ignore what any constitution says and don’t think twice about screwing over poor students.
-Thom
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Tonight on The Big Picture on RT TV at 9pm and 11pm... Isn't Republican radicalism killing the Republican Party? (check your local listings for stations or stream at RT, and catch past shows on Youtube)
Need to Know: Isn't Republican radicalism killing the Republican Party? with John Nichols, Washington Correspondent - The Nation Magazine. 
Can Texas secede from the TSA? with Texas State Rep. David Simpson (R-TX, 7th House District).
Screwed: Is there a shadow Patriot Act behind the Patriot Act?
The Best of the Rest of the News...
Are Medical Marijuana dispensaries just like any other business? with: - David Selig, Conservative commentator / Federal Tax expert & advocate - Allen St. Pierre, Executive Director - NORML
Green report: Greenpeace warns of radioactive sea life off Japan with Kevin Kamps, Beyond Nuclear.
Daily Take: Vouchers vs. Education...a right or a privilege?
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Read Thom's Book for Free!
Now you can read all of Thom Hartmann's " Unequal Protection: How Corporations Became 'People' and How You Can Fight Back" for free online. Truthout is publishing weekly installments over the coming weeks. Read the Chapter Seven: The People's Masters today. |
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The Daily Stack 
Quote: "I hope we shall crush in its birth the aristocracy of the moneyed corporations, which dare already challenge our government to a trial of strength and bid defiance to the laws of our country." -- Thomas Jefferson, 3rd US President, architect and author (1743-1826).
Hour One: Blue win in NY 26 isn't a referendum on anything... with David Selig, Conservative commentator / Federal Tax expert & advocate.
Latest on the war on democracy - Judge rules WI law passed illegally with John Nichols, Washington Correspondent - The Nation Magazine.
Hour Two: "Where's the Birth Certificate?" ... what makes you think anyone still cares? with Dr. Jerome Corsi.
Article: " Constitution of the United States" Article 1, section 2. " ... No Person shall be a Representative who shall not have attained to the Age of twenty five Years, and been seven Years a Citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an Inhabitant of that State in which he shall be chosen. ..."
Hour Three: Is Paul Ryan killing the Republican Party...with help from the Koch Brothers? with Cliff Schecter, Progressive PR consultant.
Geeky Science Rocks - are cell phones harming bees?
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Coming up Friday on The Thom Hartmann Program
Hour One: If it's Friday, it's "Brunch With Bernie"... the honorable Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) will be here with all the news from our nation's capitol and as always he'll be spending the hour taking your calls and answering your questions too...
Plus, It's Anything Goes on Townhall Friday...you choose the topics and we'll talk...
The Thom Hartmann Program... your media support group for we the people.
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Thom's Poll
Vouchers vs. Public Schools - Is Education a Right or a Privilege?
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Watch & Listen to Thom
Thom Hartmann vs Phil Kerpen: NY 26 - Is the Paul Ryan killing the Republican Party?
Thom Hartmann: If you robbed a 7/11 for $50 - would anyone settle for a $150 fine?
Thom Hartmann: Lone Liberal Midweek Rumble - DSK, Vouchers, War
Thom Hartmann calls out Fox News for testing new frame - Takers vs Makers
Full Show - 5/25/11. Democrats claim victory in New York's 26th Congressional District
Or watch the Full "Big Picture" Show
Thom breaks down the results in New York's race for the 26th Congressional District seat. Later in the show, conservatives Jamie Weinstein and Daniel Halper join him for the "Lone Liberal" Rumble.
Thom Hartmann: WHERE'S THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE? ..what makes you think anyone still cares?
Thom Hartmann: Is Paul Ryan killing the Republican Party?
Thom Hartmann: Judge rules WI law passed illegally
Thom Hartmann on the News - May 26, 2011
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 Would you like to help give a child with a very troubled background this feeling of peace? Thom and Louise Hartmann founded the New England Salem Children's Village (NESCV) in New Hampshire in 1979. With states delaying payment for the children they entrust to the village, they need help with cash flow. Can you help? Now on Facebook. |
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