Posted at Thom Hartmann on Apr. 11, 2016
Democracy: The Continuing Fight Against Factions
On Sunday, thousands of activists from around the country arrived right here in Washington, D.C. after a 10-day-long, 140 mile march from Philadelphia.
Posted at Thom Hartmann on Apr. 7, 2016
At What Point Does Bernie Sanders Submit to the Power Structure?
In an unnerving turn, it seems like the Clinton campaign is now taking a slash and burn approach towards all the progressive independents and first-time Democratic voters who Bernie has galvanized to support the Democratic Party.
Posted at Thom Hartmann on Apr. 6, 2016
The GOP Is Now Bragging About Voter Suppression
Voting, Thomas Paine once said, “is the beating heart of democracy.” It’s what makes our democracy possible. Without it, Paine said, “man would be reduced to slavery.”
Posted at Alternet.org on Apr. 5, 2016
There's a Dark Future for America Coming If We Let the Middle Class Disappear
It's no secret that America's middle class is in decline. But while we focus on how that decline started (and who is to blame), we often forget to consider what happens if our middle class is wiped out entirely.
Posted at Thom Hartmann on Apr. 5, 2016
Is the Democratic Party In Danger of Losing The Next Generation of Voters?
The Democratic Party is facing a serious existential question.And if the party doesn't make the right moves in 2016 - if they don't hang onto the independent voters and first time voters who are turning out in droves to vote for Bernie and other progressive challengers to the DNC establishment - the Democratic Party seriously risks alienating an entire generation of voters.
Posted at Thom Hartmann on Apr. 4, 2016
Is the Next Taxpayer Bailout the Coal Industry?
Eight years after we bailed the big banks to the tune of $14 trillion, American taxpayers could soon be on the hook again, this time to help out the coal industry.
Posted at Thom Hartmann on Mar. 31, 2016
These Corporations Have Raped the Land and Robbed the People
Another day, and another coal company is trying to rob its workers of their pensions and health plans.
Posted at Thom Hartmann on Mar. 30, 2016
We're Koched-Out On Freebees for Billionaire Polluters
On Monday, federal prosecutors announced that they were seeking a maximum sentence for former Massey Energy CEO Donald Blankenship, who was found guilty of conspiracy back in December.
Posted at Thom Hartmann on Mar. 29, 2016
How Do We Democratize Our Media?
There's a huge debate going on right now about the role of the media in American politics.
Posted at Thom Hartmann on Mar. 21, 2016
What Happens When Neither Political Party Answers to the Bottom 90%?
As Donald Trump leads a full-scale war against the Republican establishment and elites, particularly through his attack on both their military and their trade policies, the Democratic Party is also in a predicament of its own.