Over the past few months, employees of fast-food restaurants in several states have been voicing their need for higher wages. Josh Eidelson, contributor to The Nation, joins us in “The War Room” to explain how these non-unionized workers were able to … read post
We have grown accustomed to hearing about violence between Palestine and Israel, but we rarely hear about the practice of nonviolence. Is nonviolence just not used in the Middle East? In fact, Palestine is practicing nonviolence in its relations with … read post
As you may know, Al Jazeera Media Network acquired Current earlier this year. On May 20, as part of a plan to gradually sunset Current.com in preparation for the launch of Al Jazeera America later this year, we shut down … read post
You’d think that if 90% of Americans were in favor of expanded background checks, the Senate would listen and vote accordingly. Nope. The Senate voted against the gun plan 54-46, 6 votes short of the legislation passing. Since then, organizations … read post
May 1 is International Workers’ Day, and workers across the world today are taking to the streets to protest low wages, unfair conditions and rampant unemployment. From Spain (where unemployment is at 27 percent) to Greece (where protests halted ferry service) to … read post
“Joy Behar: Say Anything!” will feature contributors and a rotating ensemble of journalists, authors, analysts, comedians, politicos and adversaries. read post
Current’s own Jennifer Granholm chats with Gavin about his new show read post
