Tag: breaking news
Is LeBron James Writing the Playbook for Quality Public Schools?
Khalilah Harris discusses LeBron James’ I Promise School opening with Jose Vilson, National Board-certified teacher and founder of EduColor. She also visits a Baltimore area community school and makes connections to the purpose of education…
Baltimore Organizers Say Climate Justice Is Also Health, Housing, and Transit Justice
The Baltimore People’s Climate Movement says that climate isn’t just an issue for our natural world; it also impacts our infrastructure and most vulnerable communities Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work…
Flint Is Still In A Crisis and Something Has Got To Give
Eddie Conway speaks with barber Norman Booker and patrons about how the state-sanctioned use of contaminated water has impacted their lives Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work by donating at https://therealnews.com/donate….
The Truth About the 2008 Financial Meltdown and How it Contributed to Trump’s Rise (Pt 2/2)
What is the truth behind the 2008 Financial Collapse, why was no one prosecuted and how did Obama’s not prosecuting the “banksters†and strengthening Glass Steagal lead to Trump in the White House? Economist Bill…
Israeli Commandos Brutally Attack Freedom Flotilla Activists in International Waters
Indigenous leader Larry Commodore returns to Canada after being released from an Israeli prison Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work by donating at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended…
Can A Veteran Teacher Bring The Fight Back to Maryland’s Biggest Teachers Union?
On the Marc Steiner Show, new Maryland State Teachers Association President Cheryl Bost speaks about her roots in the labor movement and in schools, and about the challenges she’ll face with funding Visit https://therealnews.com for…
Grassroots Movements Aim to #AbolishIce and Block Deportations
Maru Villalpando, of North West Detention Center Resistance, says she was targeted for deportation for demanding humane immigration policies Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work by donating at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer:…
What Is The Real Threat to Democracy? Q&A (Pt 1/5)
Watch Part 1 of Paul Jay and Aaron Mate’s interactive discussion with viewers about the controversy over Trump’s visit to Helsinki – From a live recording on July 18th, 2018 watch full series https://therealnews.com/series/qa-with-paul-jay-and-aaron-mate Visit…
Reflecting on the Legacy of Congressman Ron Dellums: A True People’s Warrior
Ron Dellums was first elected to Congress in 1971, when he stood with the Panthers. Then the Marine veteran launched a Vietnam war crimes investigation and was singularly responsible for legal sanctions against South Africa….
The Battle for Control of the Democratic Party Heats up in Arizona (Pt 1/3)
Progressive grassroots candidates battle with Corporate Democrats for control of the party in Arizona Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work by donating at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended…
Maryland’s Renewable Energy Standard Gets a Failing Grade
Patrick Woodall of Food and Water Watch tells Dharna Noor that Maryland’s renewable energy policies are “cleanwashing” dirty energy sources like trash incineration and wood burning Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our…
The Privatization of Puerto Rico’s Public Schools Has Begun
Teacher and union activist Noelanie Fuentes Cardona says Puerto Rico’s Democratic governor and Betsy DeVos have teamed up to introduce charter schools and online schools to the struggling island Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and…
LIVE Q&A: Who’s Committing Treason?
Aaron Mate hosts a live interactive discussion with Senior Editor Paul Jay, taking on issues from Russiagate to climate change to answer the question: Is Trump betraying the American people? Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories…
Is Trump Betraying the American People? With TRNN’s Paul Jay
Aaron Mate hosts TRNN Senior Editor Paul Jay in a discussion about the real reasons why Trump should be considered a traitor by the American people Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our…
Oxford Study: Political Data Mining Companies are Manipulating Elections Around the World
An extensive new Oxford University study shows that governments, political parties, and NGOs spend well over half a billion dollars around the world to influence elections and public opinion, most of it in a completely…
Mass Media Fail to Link Heat Waves and Climate Change
Even though studies show that human-caused climate change is doubling the likelihood of heat waves, major news outlets consistently fail to make the link, which makes dealing with the problem far more difficult than it…
The Saudi-US Agenda Behind Destroying Yemen (Pt 1/2)
A Saudi-led airstrike has killed dozens in Yemen’s port city of Hodeida amid UN warnings of another catastrophic cholera outbreak. Professor Isa Blumi of Stockholm University and author of “Destroying Yemen,” discusses the motives and…
The Saudi-US Agenda Behind Destroying Yemen (Pt 2/2)
A Saudi-led airstrike has killed dozens in Yemen’s port city of Hodeida amid UN warnings of another catastrophic cholera outbreak. Professor Isa Blumi of Stockholm University and author of “Destroying Yemen,” discusses the motives and…
The Truth About the 2008 Financial Meltdown and How it Contributed to Trump’s Rise (Pt 1/2)
What is the truth behind the 2008 Financial Collapse, why was no one prosecuted and how did Obama’s not prosecuting the “banksters†and strengthening Glass Steagal lead to Trump in the White House? Economist Bill…
Can Baltimore Take on Big Oil?
Baltimore City Solicitor Andre Davis explains why the city is suing big oil companies and responds to critics who say the suit doomed to fail Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work…
Captain John Turnbull Aboard The Freedom Flotilla Headed for Gaza
Just 300 miles from Gaza, Captain Turnbull expects a confrontation with Israeli military within hours of this interview, he has 12 people on board Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work by…
Extreme Heat Could Make One Third of Planet Uninhabitable
Climate scientist Michael Mann says that, under a business-as-usual scenario, the mass displacement of billions could trigger an unprecedented national security crisis Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work by donating at…
General Elections in Zimbabwe: Results Uncertain but Seventy Percent of Eligible Voters Turnout
From the ousting of Mugabe to the unprecedented voter turnout for this election, it is clear that the people are engaged and demanding change says Prof. Horace Campbell Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help…
Obama Says Inequality Led to Rise of the Right, but Takes No Responsibility for It  (2/2)
Prof. Leo Panitch and Paul Jay discuss Obama’s Mandela lecture where he describes how globalization led to the politics of fear and resentment, but won’t acknowledge how global capitalism and his presidency created the conditions…
Sanders’ Plan to Eliminate Bail Could Hit Corporate Roadblock
Local advocates who have fought to eliminate bail at the state level say the well-funded bail lobby will fight to keep a system that monetizes criminal justice Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support…
Instagram: The Next Social Media Platform to Censor Political Content?
Jesse Duquette, a political cartoonist who regularly criticizes President Trump, had one of his cartoons removed from Instagram with no explanation. Marc Steiner talks to him about his cartoons and what happened Visit https://therealnews.com for…
Class Conflict Intensifies in China as it Heads into Uncertain Times
Prof. Minqi Li analyzes the impact of class conflict and the context in which it is currently taking place, with China firmly embedded in world capitalism and a growing private debt burden Visit https://therealnews.com for…
