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Merchant of Climate Doubt Hosts the Hottest Parties at the DNC
The planet is burning, but the hot parties have only just begun here in Charlotte at the DNC.
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After Dempsey Warning, Israel May Curb War Threat
High ranking government officials like Staff General Martin Dempsey have finally come out to denounce US involvement in any military efforts to support an Israeli war against Iran.
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: The World’s Richest Woman Suggests Australia Pay Workers a $2 a Day Wage, and More
In today's On the News segment: The world's richest woman, Gina Rinehart, who was born into a wealthy mining family, is suggesting that Australia should be considering paying workers …
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How Genetically Modified Corn Is Creating Super Worms
What information did the Monsanto Company pay $4.2 million dollars to keep from the public?
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Chicago Teachers Find Emanuel’s Prominent DNC Speaking Slot “Ironic“
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is taking the hardline with the city's teachers' union and eschewing the negotiation table for a DNC speaking slot.
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Democratic Platform Supports Amending Constitution to Reverse Citizens United
The platform approved by delegates on Tuesday attacks Republicans for applauding the Supreme Court's Citizen United decision and calls for campaign finance reforms to reverse the landmark ruling.
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In the Shadow of the DNC, Organizers Call for a Unionized South
Organized under the banner Southern Workers Assembly, the group seeks to begin a wide-scale effort to organize labor in the South.
Farzana, “2 Million Friends” and a Ceasefire in Afghanistan
u201cStop fighting,u201d says 22 year old Afghan stage actress and Afghan Peace Volunteer Farzana who is using her gifts on the stage to gain peace in her home.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Are Republicans Trying to Redefine Labor Day?
The Democratic National Convention kicks off this week in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hacktivists working within the group
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Hacked Intel Email: NYPD Involved in “Damn Right Felonious Activity“
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) really has gone rogue; at least that's what a high-level FBI official believes.