Thom Hartmann: The Electoral College Has to Go

Thom Hartmann / Independent Media Institute Feb 11, 2019 The body was designed, at least in part, to limit foreign influence in our elections. Trump's victory proves it's outlived its usefulness. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Supreme Court Halts Louisiana Abortion Clinic Law for Now

The Associated Press Feb 1, 2019 The law requiring doctors at the state's three clinics to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital was to take effect Monday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Suspect in Louisiana Shooting Deaths Caught in Virginia

REBECCA SANTANA / The Associated Press Jan 27, 2019 A man suspected of killing his parents and three other people has been captured after an intense manhunt. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

HUD Inspections Are Passing Apartments in Unspeakable Conditions

Molly Parker / ProPublica Nov 16, 2018 A new report suggests the department has colossally failed low-income families, seniors and people with disabilities. Dig deeper ( 16 Min. Read )

The Oil Spill You’ve Never Heard of May Rival BP

Ilana Novick Oct 23, 2018 It’s been going on since 2004, with no end in sight. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Five States Where Voters Can Change the Criminal Justice System

Naomi LaChance / Truthdig Oct 17, 2018 Ballot initiatives seek reforms for laws on policing, prosecution, mass incarceration and other issues. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Tropical Storm Gordon Blacks Out Parts of Alabama

STACEY PLAISANCE and KEVIN McGILL / The Associated Press Sep 4, 2018 The storm is expected to quickly weaken as it moves toward Arkansas. It did not reach hurricane status. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

How a Death Row Inmate Made Injustice Pay Off

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Jun 28, 2018 After being wrongfully convicted of murder and spending 41 years at Angola prison in Louisiana, Gary Tyler has become a community leader in the struggle for justice. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Who’ll Follow Paul Ryan as Speaker? Contest Hums Below Radar

ALAN FRAM / The Associated Press Apr 12, 2018 California Rep. Kevin McCarthy and Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise are likely to be in the running for House speaker; for now, they are choosing their words carefully. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Officers Won’t Be Charged in Alton Sterling Shooting

MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE / The Associated Press Mar 27, 2018 Louisiana's attorney general rules out criminal charges against two Baton Rouge police officers in the death of a black man during a struggle outside a convenience store in 2016. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Snow Falls in Florida; Southern U.S. in Deep Freeze

The Associated Press Jan 3, 2018 The menacing system could strengthen into a "bomb cyclone" with hurricane-force winds, flooding and snow along the East Coast. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Racial Optics for Harvey Different From Katrina’s

By Errin Haines Whack / AP Sep 5, 2017 Because there was no mandatory evacuation, people of all races and classes remained in Harvey's path, not just folks who couldn’t afford to leave. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )