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Jan. 15, 2011 12:48 pmBy louisehartmannDaiy Topics - Friday January 14th, 2010
Jan. 14, 2011 8:10 amBy shawnt56Truthout is proud to bring you an exclusive series from America's No. 1 progressive radio host, Thom Hartmann. We'll be publishing weekly installments, "Rebooting the American Dream."
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We need to retreat from this culture of violence, not reload again...
Jan. 14, 2011 7:36 amBy louisehartmannSince the shooting of Representative Giffords – Members of Congress are now worried about their own security – both in DC and their home districts. In the nation’s Capitol – Congress has access to enhanced security thanks to the Capitol police. Though that’s not good enough for Republican Congressman Louie Gohmert – the guy who’s just about afraid of everything from gays to terror babies. He’s proposing legislation that would allo
Daily Topics - Thursday January 13th, 2011
Jan. 13, 2011 9:10 amBy shawnt56Truthout is proud to bring you an exclusive series from America's No. 1 progressive radio host, Thom Hartmann. We'll be publishing weekly installments, "Rebooting the American Dream."
Hour One & Two: President Obama spoke of healing
Plus...Are Sarah Palin, Glenn Beck, Michael Savage, and the rest of the gang guilty of stochastic terrorism?
Are Sarah Palin, Glenn Beck, Michael Savage, and the rest of the gang guilty of stochastic terrorism?
Jan. 13, 2011 9:02 amBy louisehartmannPresident Obama was in Arizona last night to speak at a memorial service for the victims of the Arizona shooting. He - along with a few Members of Congress – also visited Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords in the hospital where more positive signs of recovery continue to emerge. Giffords reportedly opened her eyes for the first time. The President focused his speech on the victims of the tragedy – using the death of 9-year
Blood Libel?
Jan. 12, 2011 11:44 amBy louisehartmannMore positive news is coming out of a Tucson hospital where Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is recovering from a gunshot wound to the head. Doctors report that she is able to breathe on her own and now put her chances of survival at 100%. In the coming days – families will begin burying those that died in the shooting rampage. Arizona state lawmakers passed legislation ensuring that protestors – like the lunatics at the Westboro Bap
Daily Topics - Wednesday January 12th, 2011
Jan. 12, 2011 8:55 amBy shawnt56Truthout is proud to bring you an exclusive series from America's No. 1 progressive radio host, Thom Hartmann. We'll be publishing weekly installments, "Rebooting the American Dream."
Hour One: Has Paul Krugman committed blood libel against Sarah Palin?
Could better gun control have prevented the Arizona massacre?
Jan. 11, 2011 9:21 amBy louisehartmannCould better gun control have prevented the Arizona massacre? The President of the Brady Center to prevent gun violence perhaps put it best in an interview yesterday saying, “[Loughner] probably couldn’t have gotten a job at a fast food joint if they checked out any references, but we allow him to buy as many guns as he wants." Loughner legally bought the gun he used to shoot Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and 19 other people at a Spor
Daily Topics - Tuesday January 11th, 2011
Jan. 11, 2011 8:49 amBy shawnt56Truthout is proud to bring you an exclusive series from America's No. 1 progressive radio host, Thom Hartmann. We'll be publishing weekly installments, "Rebooting the American Dream."
Hour Two: In light of the Arizona tragedy, is it time for tougher gun control laws? John Valleca, Director of Federal Affairs - Gun Owners of America will be here - www.gunowners.org
Television and Radio CEOs need to make a choice in the coming days – profits or patriotism....
Jan. 10, 2011 8:41 amBy shawnt56Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is still in critical condition in a Tuscon hospital after suffering a gunshot wound to the brain. The Congresswoman was the main target in a shooting rampage on Saturday morning as she met with constituents at a local Safeway grocery store. Also victimized – a federal judge – John Roll – who was killed along with 5 others – including a 9-yeald-old girl. 14 people were injured in the