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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Lawmakers Got Inside Information From Bush Administration Officials During the 2008 Financial Crisis, and More
Thom Hartmann: It pays to be a Member of Congress during a financial crisis.
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Supreme Court Declines to Revisit Citizens United
In a brief unsigned decision, the Supreme Court on Monday declined to have another look at its blockbuster 2010 campaign finance decision, Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.
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Iranians Ask Apple to “Act Different“
A midday flash mob was organized by Havaar, a recently formed group of Iranians and Iranian-Americans who are opposed to war, sanctions and state repression. It came in response …
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Michelle Rhee to For-Profit College Industry: You’re “Doing Incredible Work“
Although APSCU refused to allow Republic Report to cover its Las Vegas conference, we were able to obtain an audio recording of Michelle Rheeu2019s remarks today. You can listen …
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Supreme Court Upholds Key Part of Arizona Law
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected much of Arizonau2019s tough new immigration law but allowed one key provision to stand, saying federal law did not pre-empt the state's instruction …
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GOP Fights for Control of Wisconsin Senate, Calling for Recount and Hyping Voter Fraud Allegations
as the Center for Media and Democracy predicted, Wisconsin Republicans are raising the spectre of
Matt Taibbi and Yves Smith on the Follies of Big Banks and Government
Matt Taibbi and Yves Smith join Bill to discuss how the folly and corruption of both banks and government leaves deep wounds in our democracy.
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Monsanto Trumps Food Safety and Democracy (Again)
Monsanto successfully intimidated the state legislature from voting on a bill that would have required GMO labelling.
Philadelphia City Council Says Stop Funding the War Machine
Philadelphia City Council, by a vote of 15-2, passed today a resolution
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Ten Leaders Building a New LGBT Politics in the South and Midwest
The movement for LGBT rights and community has expanded well beyond the once-dominant circles of Washington, D.C., New York and California. Today, leaders in the South and Midwest are …