To all of our readers and donors: You did it! Today, we just managed to reach our fundraising goal, thanks to your generosity. We remain honored and humbled by the support our readers show us - you make Truthout truly unique and independent. Thank you again! Will Ohio Be Fracking's Radioactive Dumping Ground? Mike Ludwig, Truthout: Environmentalists and many other Ohio natives are hoping that their Senate will enforce stricter restrictions on big oil corporations who want to dump toxic waste from fracking mines deep underground. Read the Article America's Secret Fukushima Poisoning the Bread Basket of the World Margaret Flowers and Kevin Zeese, Truthout: Open uranium mines are leaking radiation, destroying the lands of the Navajo Nation and poisoning its people. Most disturbing is that it has been this way for years. Read the Article Demonstrations Rock Istanbul Jacob Resneck, Occupy.com: A single "Occupy-style" sit-in at Gezi Park has sparked another flurry of protests in Turkey. While the government claims citizens are content, a failing economy with over half the population making below minimum wage might explain the people's unrest. Read the Article Student Loans on the Cheap Dean Baker, Truthout: Sen. Elizabeth Warren's bill to allow students to borrow loans at a reduced rate is a flawed plan, but given the economic and political atmosphere, it might just have to work. Read the Article Last of the New Deal Liberals: Sen. Frank Lautenberg The Daily Take, The Thom Hartmann Program: Sen. Frank Lautenberg, last Senate member to remember the Great War, passed away this week. He was a man who constantly reminded others to learn from the mistakes of the past; now it seems his legacy is lost. Read the Article China Benefits From Bush's Folly Robert Scheer, Truthdig: As China continues to reap the benefits from Iraq's booming oil fields, Americans continue to suffer from the economic damage of Bush's so called "war on terror." Read the Article On the News with Thom Hartmann: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Wastes Taxpayers' Money for Re-Election, and More In today's On the News segment: Obama announced his choices for the DC Circuit Court of Appeals, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will spend millions of taxpayers' money in special election, Connecticut becomes the first state to pass legislation demanding GMO labeling and more. Watch the Video and Read the Transcript American Fascism: Ralph Nader Decries How Big Business Has Taken Control of the US Government Amy Goodman and Aaron Mate, Democracy NOW!: Former presidential candidate Ralph Nader speaks on how big business has turned America into an "advanced Third World," and asks the people: what if any, is the breaking point? Watch the Video and Read the Transcript The Cloudy Skies Corporations Want to Sell You Alfredo Lopez, Portside: While many people are moving their computer storage to the infamous "cloud" technology, privacy clauses put your information at risk every time the FBI comes knocking for your files. Read the Article Progressives Flock to Ed Markey's Senate Campaign Despite Hawkish Record Stephen Zunes, Truthout: Democratic Congressman Ed Markey of Massachusetts campaigns for John Kerry's vacant seat in the Senate with the support of many progressive groups despite his openly conservative views on war in the Middle East and a questionable stance on human rights. Read the Article |
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