December 2010

You need to know this.  Government officials in New York and New Jersey are facing a lot of criticism for their responses to the “thunder snow” that occurred in the northeast on Sunday.  A “thunder snow” is a bizarre weather phenomenon when thunder and lighting are present during a snowstorm.  Freak weather like this could also be a symptom of global warming.  Regardless – New York City is practically shut down – and Mayor Michael Bloomberg is in the hot seat as many are claiming he was unprepared to respond to the storm ahead of time.  In New Jersey – Repub

Since taking office – President Obama has tried to reach out to indigenous Native Americans in a number of ways.  Recently – the President announced support for the United Nation’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People – a document previously opposed by former President Bush.  As the State Department says – the declaration is not legally binding – but it does work to, “address historical inequities faced by indigenous communities in the Un

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Truthout is proud to bring you an exclusive series from America's No. 1 progressive radio host, Thom Hartmann. We'll be publishing weekly installments of Hartmann's acclaimed new book, "Rebooting the American Dream: 11 Ways to Rebuild Our Country." We invite Truthout readers to join us as, chapter by chapter, we explore these groundbreaking ideas for national transformation.