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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Congressional Failure to Raise Wages Has Cost Americans $6 Billion, and More
In today's On the News segment: If the minimum wage had kept up with inflation since 2009, American workers would have earned another $6 billion over the last five …
Jeremy Scahill: Leaked US Terrorist Watchlist Rulebook Reveals “Global Stop and Frisk Program”
The Obama administration has expanded the national terrorist watchlist system by approving broad guidelines over who can be targeted.
New Senate Bill Fails to Address Root Causes of Central American Migration
Senate Democrats have introduced a bill allocating $2.7 billion this year to deal with the surge of unaccompanied children and families from Central America entering the United States.
Despite Growing International Condemnation, No End to Gaza Violence in Sight
As the death toll in Gaza passes 1,000 Lia Tarachansky and Phyllis Bennis respond to a poll which found 86 percent of Israelis reject a ceasefire, while a growing …
What Do Gazans Endure? A Palestinian Student Who Lost Two Brothers, Four Cousins Tells His Story
Five years ago Palestinian student Amer Shurrab lost his two brothers in Israel's Operation Cast Lead.
Do US Satellite Images Show Russia Firing Rockets Into Ukraine?
Derek Monroe: The fog of war brings US satellite images allegedly showing Russia firing rockets into Ukraine into question.
“No Safe Place”: After Deadly Attack on Gaza School, UN Warns 150,000 Seeking Shelter Are at Risk
At least 16 people were killed and more than 200 injured Thursday when a school used as a United Nations shelter came under fire in Gaza.
Turning Point? Largest West Bank Protest in Decades Raises Specter of a Third Intifada
Israel's assault on the Gaza Strip has triggered the largest West Bank protest in years, with more than 15,000 people marching Thursday from Ramallah toward Jerusalem.
One-Man Show “Mercy Killers” Reveals Dark Side of Health Care System
With 60 percent of bankruptcies caused by medical bills, performer Michael Milligan joins the host to discuss his new play “Mercy Killers.”
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Last Month Was the Hottest June on Record, and More
Last month was the hottest June on record, and more.