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Children Beheaded as Violence Engulfs the Central African Republic
At least 16 children have been killed since December 5 in Bangui, the country's capital, and more are being recruited into armed groups.
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NAFTA = Death: Artists Mark NAFTA’s 20th Anniversary With Border Protest
A group of artists marked the 20th anniversary of the signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on New Year's Day with an art installation at the …
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Mothers in White Demand Justice for Teenager Andy Lopez
They demand justice for 13-year-old Andy Lopez killed October 22 by sheriff's deputy Erick Gelhaus, who claims he thought the boy's toy rifle was a real gun.
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Outrage Following Honduran Colonel’s Attack Against US Human Rights Defender
Human Rights Watch issued a statement condemning Alfaro's anti-American accusations.
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Eagle Ford Shale: Breathe at Your Own Risk
Fracking is in full swing in the Eagle Ford Shale region of southern Texas, home to the most productive oil field in the United States.
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Syrian Children Lose More Than Their Country
As refugees from Syria continue to pour into Lebanon, the majority of children are not going to school, spurring concern that they will become a “lost generation.”
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Japan Is Recruiting the Homeless to Clean Up Fukushima, and More
In today's On the News segment: Contractors in Japan are recruiting the homeless to clean up the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant;Â millions of Americans now have health insurance thanks …
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Dying Lawyer Lynne Stewart’s Jubilant Return Home After Winning Compassionate Release
The civil rights attorney Lynne Stewart has returned home from prison after a federal judge ordered her compassionate release.
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Harry Belafonte Urges de Blasio to Fight Poverty, Stop-and-Frisk and “Dickensian Justice System”
Singer, actor and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte opened Wednesday's inauguration for New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Newly Elected Mayor Bill de Blasio: NYC Cannot Become the “Exclusive Domain of the 1%”
Bill de Blasio began his term as New York City mayor on Wednesday with a bold pledge to tackle income inequality in the nation's largest city.