My Teacher
Chris Hedges discuss Rev. Coleman Brown's legacy and how Brown had the most profound impact of all his teachers on his education.
Four Marines Dead: Semi-Automatic Assault Weapons Are a Security Problem for the US
Now that four Marines have died at the hands of a civilian who was armed with a semi-automatic weapon, is it time we discuss a ban on such weapons? Assault weapons are a significant source of mayhem and security problems in the U.S.
Beyond Ag-Gag: One North Carolina Law Is Bringing the War on Whistleblowers to a...
In today's America it appears some people, especially corporate ”persons,” are indeed more equal than others. From buying elections to muzzling activists who film animal cruelty, political and financial elites increasingly think and act like they're above the law.
Protests Erupt Outside of Greek Parliament as It Approves Harsh Austerity Measures in Bailout...
As new austerity measures were approved in exchange for a third European bailout, Greek activists gathered outside the Greek Parliament on Wednesday protesting austerity. The grassroots movement erupts.
Judge Releases Videos of Police Shooting Unarmed Men
A U.S. district judge ruled that the video of police officers shooting two unarmed men in Gardena, California be released after they remained sealed for 2 years. And it reveals why law enforcement organizations fought to keep the footage suppressed.
NYPD Cop Arrested on Federal Drug Charges
A NYPD officer was recently arrested for allegedly peddling oxycodone to a drug dealer in Vermont. After 3 years of supplying the accomplice, the officer was arrested and suspended from the force.
The Arc of Justice Bends Like a Rainbow
The painful struggle by brave gay and lesbian activists along with the movement for equality arose from the Stonewall Inn in New York in 1969. And therefore the Supreme Court’s marriage equality ruling came out of the power of struggle.
VIDEO: Psychologists Collaborated with CIA and Pentagon on Post-9/11 Torture Program, May Face Ethics...
It was revealed that members of the American Psychological Association were complicit in torture through collaborations with officials at the Pentagon and CIA. So just how involved were psychologists in the government’s "enhanced" interrogation programs?
Doctor Sentenced to 45 Years for Providing Medically Unnecessary Chemo to Patients
After allotting unnecessary chemotherapy to patients, some who did not even have cancer, an oncologist was sentenced to prison. Dr. Fata was able to collect millions from fraudulent claims because of these actions.
South Carolina Removes Confederate Flag. Can It Remove Spiritual Illness of Racial Discrimination?
South Carolina has voted to remove the Confederate Flag. But in a state riddled with injustice and racial difference, this is just the first step to what is going to be a long road.