Robert Reich explains why reducing, de-funding and disabling government agencies and programs hurts the American people in the long run (and why Republicans won’t stop doing it). Continue reading
Democracy & Government
The importance of democracy and politics in our daily lives is a driving force behind our journalism, whether it’s an ongoing examination of the political engineering of inequality or exposing the revolving door of power and influence that spins individuals in and out of jobs in the public and private sectors. Below are a variety of programs and interviews that illustrate democratic principles and the ways in which they’ve come under fire and been defended. Be inspired, encouraged, and alarmed… but mostly be aware.
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May 18, 2013 | Q&A
The director of the Center for Science and Democracy says scientific research is a core part of our democracy that is under threat from corporations and sequestration cuts. Dr. Andrew Rosenberg, the Center’s director, explains how industry manipulates and undermines scientific research, and the challenges scientists face in the digital age. Continue reading
May 17, 2013 | Moyers & Company
The heads of two independent watchdog groups discuss their efforts to scrutinize special interest money going into political pockets. Continue reading
May 16, 2013 | Perspectives
The executive director of the Project on Government Oversight says the AP case marks a new frontier in government overreach. Continue reading
May 16, 2013 | Cartoons
Snuggly the Security Bear is working with the Department of Justice and Eric Holder. See what they’ve been up to lately as they fight press freedom– er, terrorism. Continue reading
May 15, 2013 | Smart Charts
A new study contends that the percentage of black males who voted is even higher than the Census reported. Voter turnout figures look a lot different when you take felony convictions into account. Continue reading
May 15, 2013 | Money & Politics
The revelation that a Cincinnati IRS field office was targeting conservative social welfare organizations for special scrutiny has generated more outrage than even the IRS is used to receiving. Continue reading
May 14, 2013 | Money & Politics
As the amount of carbon dioxide in our planet's atmosphere has increased, so too have donations to politicians from the fossil fuel industries.
May 13, 2013 | Moyers & Company
Bill explores why lead and other toxins continue to threaten America. Also, how money still secretly rules Washington. Continue reading
May 12, 2013 | Take Action
Activists on the front lines of the fight against poverty tell you what needs to be done and how you can help.
