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On the News With Thom Hartmann: A Shooting in New York Leaves Two Dead, and More
In today's On the News segment: A mass shooting around the Empire State Building in New York City leaves two dead and at least nine people wounded; the Tax …
Will Colombia’s Protesting Workers Be Heard?
As former GM workers stitch their lips in protest, we ask if a trade deal with the US is behind worker exploitation.
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The Harsh Politics of Rape Pregnancy
According to a 1996 study by researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), percent of rape victims of reproductive age who become pregnant as a result of …
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Finland Preparing for “Full-Blown Currency Crisis” and Collapse of Eurozone
In a shocking admission, Finland's Foreign Minister, openly admits that his country is preparing for an eventual collapse of the Eurozone.
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Voter Victory: California Legislature Approves Election Day Registration
However, assuming Gov. Jerry Brown signs the bill, it will not take effect until the next presidential election in 2016.
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Being Black and Green: African-Americans and the Environment ENCORE
While "going green" has been criticized for being a predominately white movement, trends like urban farming and biking culture are crossing color lines.
Pocket Guide Advises US Troops to “Avoid Arrogance,” “Respect Islam” in Order to Prevent “Green on Blue” Attacks
US military personnel in Afghanistan have been told to respect Islam, Koran or a mosque and Afghan women, elders and children in order to prevent so-called green on blue …
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CEOs Earn More Than Their Firms Pay in Taxes
Twenty-six U.S. companies paid their CEOs more than they paid the federal government in taxes in 2011, according to a new study from The Institute for Policy Studies.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Court Upholds Governor Perry’s Decision to Deny Medicaid Funding to Planned Parenthood, and More
In today's On the News segment: A Fifth Circuit Appeals Court upheld a decision by Governor Rick Perry to deny Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, Joe Arpaio could have …
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Consumers, Workers Upset Over New Verizon Deal
New Comcast quadruple play deal may appeal to consumers by letting them pay bills in one go—but it will not necessarily be good for their pocketbooks, or for labor.