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US Government Demands Hand-Count of “Paper Ballots” in Venezuelan Election, but Not Our Own
As Nicolas Maduro defeated the US backed Henrique Capriles in the Venezuela elections, America ironically asks for a ballot count.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Rise in Food-Borne Illness One of Many Signs of Austerity Fallout, and More
In today's On the News segment: Today is the last day for public comment to the State Department on the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline, and more.
Congressman Tim Griffin Accused of “Voter Caging,” Fronts XL Pipeline for Koch Brothers
BBC investigator and Truthout contributor Greg Palast on how Griffin worked with Karl Rove, is now backed by the Koch brothers, and fronts for the tar sands pipeline in …
Dancing the World into Being
Naomi Klein speaks with artist, and indigenous academic Leanne Betasamosake Simpson about u201cextractivism.u201d
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In Conservatives’ Canada, It’s Not Easy Being Green
Canadau2019s police and security agencies think citizens concerned about the environment are threats to national security, and some are under surveillance, documents reveal.
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Gun Crazy: Why Is America Different From Other Countries?
What is the difference between gun violence in the US as compared to Canada? Some hint might be found in the public response to these tragedies.
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Climate Rally Draws “Line in the Sand” on Canadian Pipeline
The largest climate rally in U.S. history is expected Sunday against the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline.
A Good Use of Heartbeats: An Interview With First Nations Activist Caleb Behn
Hailing from Dene in Northeastern British Columbia, Caleb grew up with the oil and gas industry.
Idle No More: From Grassroots to Global Movement
After sparking a massive movement of First Nations people and allies in Canada, Idle No More is building a global movement to challenge a global ecological crisis.
The Ugly Canadian: Harper Policy in Latin America
Canada has been openly hostile to Venezuela and leftward swing in Latin America - except in Cuba where Canada has large commercial interests.