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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.
As Saudi Arabia Executes Sheikh al-Nimr, Will US Respond by Cutting $50 Billion in Weapons Sales?
Saudi Arabia executed Shiite cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr on Saturday along with 46 others.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Emerging Trends Show “Citizens United” Ruling to Be Disastrous, and More
In the five years since the “Citizens United” decision was made, some alarming trends have emerged.