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Chicago Workers Thrive Three Years After Taking Over a Window Factory
Since the factory closed down, workers have turned it into a worker owned co op.
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Chronic Disease Linked to Poverty Affects Deaths Behind Bars
The most common cause of death while in pre trial detention facilities is not suicide but chronic disease linked to poverty.
Is Campaign Cash From Police Unions Watering Down Democrats’ Reform Efforts?
Police unions and lobbying organizations have spent millions to influence politicians since 2008, with much of that money going to Democrats.
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Psychologists Accused of “Criminal Enterprise” With CIA Over Torture
The suit is the first to rely on Senate's investigation of the CIA's program.
Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders Take Center Stage at First Democratic Debate of 2016 Race
The debate covered contentious topics from gun control to climate change to the 2003 vote to invade Iraq.
Is Snowden a Hero or Traitor? Democrats Debate Whether NSA Whistleblower Should Face Jail Term
Democratic candidates sparred on Tuesday about what should happen to NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden.
No, the Kochs’ Political Spending Is Not “Reported“
Charles Koch misled CBS when he suggested that the Kochs' political spending is publicly disclosed.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: 25 Percent of the World’s Energy Will Be Generated by Renewables by 2020, and More
In today's On the News segment: According to a new report from the International Energy Agency, within five years, one quarter of all the world's energy will be generated …
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Public Services Under Attack Through TTIP and CETA
EU trade deals with Canada and the US could endanger citizens' rights to basic services.
Nearly Half of Uninsured Are Eligible for Subsidized Health Coverage
Outreach workers are focused on finding these people and getting them coverage.