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New Study Confirms Race Plays Role in Sentencing Nonviolent Offenders
The newest study on racial bias in the courtroom comes via South Carolina.
Switching Cosmetics Can Help Teens Reduce Exposure to Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals
Using off-the-shelf products labeled free of these chemicals for even three days can lead to a big drop in exposure levels, study shows.
Secret Court Approves FBI’s Classified Changes to NSA Database Access
The FBI has implemented new protocols that allegedly enhance privacy safeguards.
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Utah Senator Last Remaining Holdout Blocking Flint Relief Package
The bill would authorize matching grants for water improvement projects to replace aging pipes.
Bernie or Hillary? Cornel West and Dolores Huerta Debate After Sanders’ Upset Win in Michigan
Sanders won 50 percent of the vote to Clinton's 48.
Bernie, Hillary or Revolution in the Streets? Cornel West, Dolores Huerta and Black Lives Matter Debate
We talk about the candidates' stances on Israel, campaign finance and more.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Utah Finds a New Way to Demonize Poor People, and More
The Utah State Senate has approved new legislation that would force people into a two-hour “self-reliance” class in order to receive public assistance; international trade courts hugely benefit billionaires …
“Here’s to Flint”: An Unprecedented Look at the Battle for Clean Water in Flint From the ACLU
The ongoing Flint water crisis has become a major campaign issue for Democrats.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Republicans Favor States’ Rights – Except When They Threaten Big Business, and More
In today's On the News segment: If Republicans have their way, soon it may be much harder for states to take on massive industries; China is waging a war …
Koch-ALEC Right-to-Work Power Play Exposed in a Small Illinois Village
Last month, four unions sued the Village of Lincolnshire in federal court in Chicago.