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Why Is Ramsey Orta, Man Who Filmed Police Killing of Eric Garner, the Only One Criminally Charged?
Orta says police have deliberately targeted him for capturing Garner's death on video and exposing it to the world.
El Chapo Is Caught, but Corruption, US Consumption and Failed Drug War Keep the Cartels in Business
It is unclear how much of an impact his arrest will have on a drug war that has killed tens of thousands.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: CEOs Are Fighting to Keep Their Taxes Low, and More
It's only the second full week of the new year, but many corporate CEOs have already made more money than most of us will make for the rest of …
Historic Trial Lets Activists Who Blocked Oil Train Cite Climate Change Threat in Their Defense
Five climate justice activists go on trial in Washington State today for tying themselves to a 25-foot tripod structure to block a mile-long oil train.
Ralph Nader and Abby Martin on Rigged Corporate Elections, Clinton Criminals
Abby Martin interviews US political figure Ralph Nader about the 2016 presidential race.
Resistance and Outrage as Obama Administration Rounds Up Central American Refugees
Federal agents have detained at least 121 people, including children, in raids as part of an operation to deport families fleeing violence in Central America.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Wind Energy Production Hits an All-Time High in the US, and More
The American Wind Energy Association announced that wind turbines generated 70 gigawatts back in November.
TransCanada Sues the US for Rejecting Keystone XL; Will This Be the New Normal Under TPP?
TransCanada filed legal action under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Mother of Teen Who Was Shot Dead Over Loud Music Praises Obama’s Action on Guns
When President Obama spoke about gun control on Tuesday, he was surrounded by family members of people killed in shootings.
Amid Armed Oregon Standoff, Report Finds “Skyrocketing” Number of Anti-Government Militia Groups
The armed occupation of a federally owned wildlife outpost in remote Oregon has entered its fourth day.