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Is the Democratic Party in Danger of Losing the Next Generation of Voters?
What good could possibly come out of alienating Independents?
“Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite” Abandoned for Forced Asylum
French authorities have been demolishing the “Jungle,” a former landfill site on the edge of Calais populated by about 5,000 refugees.
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A West Coast Battle Over Big Money in Politics
The film Nat Bates for Mayor provides a reminder of the stakes involved in a key left coast battle against big money in politics.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: More Than 7 Million Americans Are at Risk of Experiencing Frackquakes, and More
In today's On the News segment: More than 7 million Americans are at risk of experiencing dangerous earthquakes because of natural gas drilling in their states; it's time to …
Happy Endings and Innocence: Media Myths of Mass Incarceration
James Kilgore says that pop culture works to poorly frame the crisis of mass incarceration as one about “innocence,” as opposed to one of human rights.
Panama Papers: World Leaders and Rich Lawbreakers Exposed in Massive Data Leak
Fallout from the leaks has prompted investigations and calls for resignation.
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St. Louis’ West Lake Landfill: A Runaway, Ticking, Nuclear Time Bomb That Has Residents Terrified
The following news piece represents the third in a 15-part mini-series titled, “Nuclear Power in Our World Today.”
How Much Money Has Hillary Clinton’s Campaign Taken From Fossil Fuel Companies?
Clinton's presidential campaign and the super PAC supporting her have received $138,400 from fossil fuel lobbyists.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Scalia’s Absence Has Led to Progressive Supreme Court Victories, and More
Justice Antonin Scalia was a champion of so-called conservative values.
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Dahr Jamail | Agriculture on the Brink
The planet's prospects for maintaining adequate food supplies for the global population continue to dim.