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Why Black Friday is a bad sign for America
Dec. 2, 2014 1:27 pmBy Thom Hartmann A...After filling up on turkey and stuffing, millions of Americans flocked to some of the nation’s biggest retailers this year for Black Friday savings. They stood in line for hours for a chance to grab deals like $199 for a 50-inch HDTV, or $29 for a 7-inch Android tablet. But millions of Americans lining up for bargain deals on the latest electronics isn’t a good thing. It’s a sign of the deterioration of America.
Who Will Police The Police?
Dec. 1, 2014 1:13 pmBy Thom Hartmann A...As the nation continues to react to the events in Ferguson, Missouri, many people are asking themselves, “Where do we go from here?”
The world we're leaving for today's teens...
Nov. 26, 2014 6:15 amBy Thom Hartmann A...Without immediate global action on climate change, today's teenagers will be forced to live with the consequences of our inaction. The World Bank has issued their third report of climate change, and it says that global temperatures could rise by as much as 4 degrees Celsius by the time today's teens hit their 80th birthday.
Can Democrats Set Out a New Path?
Nov. 25, 2014 12:13 pmBy Thom Hartmann A...Democrats must embrace a pro-government platform, not run away from it.
Those were the sentiments of Senator Chuck Schumer today, in a speech given at the National Press Club. Talking about the reasons for Democrats’ losses on Election Day, Schumer said that those losses were proof that the American people and middle-class want a government that will work more effectively for them.
Are Killers Still In Charge Of Our Healthcare?
Nov. 24, 2014 12:15 pmBy Thom Hartmann A...Malcolm MacDougall is dead, but he left us a really important message before he died.