Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, has remade the global energy market and could propel the United States to the top of the energy pack. New U.S. crude oil and natural gas supplies have driven down the average price per barrel and … read post
It has been weeks since the Sandy Hook shooting, and still there is just talk and no new laws. So as a call to action and to honor those affected, Jennifer Granholm pays tribute to the victims of gun [...] read post
“And the Oscar goes to …” The silver screen has had its fair share of incredible politically focused films this past year. So it’s no surprise that films like “Zero Dark Thirty,” “Argo” and “Django Unchained” have made their way … read post
Writer Keli Goff of TheRoot.com has said that “one of the things that makes [President Obama] a great leader but a terrible politician is he doesn’t seem to be very petty. He actually seems to get worked up on the … read post
Almost a month after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, it finally seems that the call for gun control is louder than ever. And it’s coming from some big names. Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., and her husband, Mark … read post
Attention middle-class American citizens! Remember when you still had an American dream? From decent wages to a college education, the dream was yours. As that dream has become less and less attainable, Pulitzer Prize winner, best-selling author and longtime reporter … read post
Facing a worldwide financial disaster? Federal Reserve can’t mint any more paper money? How about a trillion-dollar platinum coin? As crazy as that sounds, you may be surprised to find that the platinum coin could actually be a possible solution … read post
It’s time to mark your 2013 calendars. Here are some of the dates and topics we’ve marked on ours! **For more information on Obama’s second inauguration, go here. And for more information on the Voting Rights Act case Shelby County v. … read post
You heard it here first! After a busy year of covering every corner of 2012 politics, the producers of “The War Room” put their heads together to create a list of which politicians to keep an eye on in 2013. read post
The war on drugs is costing the United States billions of dollars every year. Filmmaker Sam Branson lifts the veil on just how pricey this war is in his documentary film “Breaking the Taboo.” read post
