Native American poverty continues under Obama

Native American poverty continues under Obama

His American Indian name is 'One Who Helps People Throughout the Land'. However, one year after US President Barack Obama held the first Native American Tribal Conference in nearly two decades, some are questioning Obama's commitment toward the country's most impoverished people and the on-going state of hopelessness on America's Indian reservations.

Is Blackwater an extension of US government?

Is Blackwater an extension of US government?

Xe Services, the private military contractor formerly known as Blackwater Worldwide, announced on Friday that it had been sold to a group of private equity investors with ties to company founder Erik Prince. Investigative Journalist Wayne Madsen says the government involvement with Blackwater is a revolving door of former government officials becoming employed by the company

Afghan war, a waste of money

Afghan war, a waste of money

The Afghan insurgency has spread, civilians are less safe and the Afghan population is less and less sympathetic to American goals than ever before, argued Derrick Crowe from Rethink Afghanistan. Money is being wasted; simply sending home a small portion of troops alone would free up a great deal of funds that could be invested in the Afghan people, such as providing care and adequate higher education for all of Afghanistan

US prisoners neglected, protesting

US prisoners neglected, protesting

It's been a week since prisoners in six separate prisons in Georgia have been on strike. The non-violent protest started as a result of prisoners demanding wages for their work, medical care, educational opportunities and a reform to the overall prison system.

US drowning in Afghan war

US drowning in Afghan war


As the United States economy continues to suffer and many people in the country remain unemployed, the US military continues to wage war in Afghanistan. The war has cost billions of dollars, money that could have gone to other social services like healthcare or unemployment benefits. Just Foreign Policy Director Robert Naiman says unless there is a fundamental change in policy, the US is poised to throw 120 billion dollars down the drain

Soyuz rocket, lost and found

Soyuz rocket, lost and found


Moscow, we have a problem! Russian space officials say they lost contact to the Soyuz spacecraft and the International Space Station for three hours. The Soyuz rocket with US, Russian and Italian astronauts blasted off from the Baikonur cosmodrome late Wednesday and will dock with the International Space Station later this week. RT's Kristine Frazao is joined by Rocket Scientist James Oberg and Space Entrepreneur Jeff Manber to discuss how the rocket could have lost communications

US stuffing $$$ down the drain in Afghanistan

US stuffing $$$ down the drain in Afghanistan


After having wasted billions in Iraq, Washington DC has been washing away billions more in Afghanistan. Who prints this money, why is there enough to just waste, and how come this money is not spent inside the country, when millions need it? RT's Anastasia Churkina reports

US-Russia set to blast off

US-Russia set to blast off

NASA is set to retire the shuttle program next year, leaving the Russia as the world's only lifeline to the International Space Station. That mess is causing concern over excess reliance on Russia's space program and respect for the Soviet-designed Soyuz rocket. Space Entrepreneur Jeff Manber says the cooperation between the United States and Russia in space should continue to pay dividends in the future

American media misleads public

American media misleads public

America's mainstream media has continually made mistakes that mislead the public into believing anything they see on air. So are they just mistakes or is the United States mainstream media trying to misinform Americans? The Young Turks radio host and MSNBC contributor Cenk Uygur said the US media makes mistakes, just like anyone else can but they aren't trying purposely to deceive Americans

Is US in collusion with Kosovo's mafia?

Is US in collusion with Kosovo's mafia?


Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci has been seen rubbing elbows with top Obama Administration officials in Washington DC. Why does Washington continue to choose bad partners and has history repeated itself? Center for Research on Globalization Director Michel Chossudovsky says the Hashim Thaci and the KLA have become a mafia, drug trading, civilian political party that is now attempting to become a member of the European Union

Are TV viewers being duped?

Are TV viewers being duped?


Ratings of TV networks are plummeting. Newspaper readership is crashing too. Could the reason be that the all of this time, the outlets should just not have been treating their readers and viewers as fools? RT's Anastasia Churkina reports

US mainstream media missing the facts

US mainstream media missing the facts


The United States mainstream media has made it a habit of not letting all the facts stand for themselves. Instead of letting a good story through the media has changed or distorted the facts to appease the audience, choosing entertainment rather than news. Danny Schechter says the Iraq war has been dramatized beyond reality and all the media talks about is US soldiers, rather than anything to do with the country and its people

Many Americans unemployed and forgotten

Many Americans unemployed and forgotten

As the unemployment rate continues to climb and more Americans are left out in the cold this holiday season, unemployment benefits are becoming scarce. The unemployment statistics have left many people out of the equation all together, what can an American do? George Hemminger says Congress is out of touch with average Americans and people should go into their communities to start thinking more locally

Should the rich pay more in taxes?

Should the rich pay more in taxes?

Tax cuts have become a hot button issue as the United States Congress debates who should receive them. The Resident takes to the streets of New York City to ask, should the rich pay more in taxes?

Unemployed and Uncounted

Unemployed and Uncounted


The 9.8% unemployment rate in the United States may be closer to 20%, or 30 million Americans without a job. Those measured are those who had a job before, are actively looking for work and are immediately available for work. Despite Washington DC having a somewhat healthy economy, so many residents here are left behind without a job, an income or any hope that things will get better

Neocons holding up START treaty

Neocons holding up START treaty

The START treaty, which would reduce the United States and Russia's nuclear arsenals by 30%, has been held up in Congress for months by neoconservatives. Will the treaty gain any traction before more conservatives join Congress in January? RT's Dina Gusovsky is joined by Jacob Hornberger from The Future of Freedom Foundation and Ivan Eland from the Independent Institute to discuss the START treaty

Ron Paul speaks to America's youth

Ron Paul speaks to America's youth

American media has tried to portray Ron Paul and his followers as angry, however is the mainstream media simply afraid of Ron Paul's political power? Even though Ron Paul will be 77 years old in 2012, he has been able to reach many of America's youth and revitalize their political involvement. Young Americans for Liberty political activist Nick Hankoff says in the upcoming Republican primaries, Republicans will talk about the future but Ron Paul will announce he is endorsed by the future.

The Rise of Ron Paul

The Rise of Ron Paul

Once shunned by the mainstream media, made fun of by establishment politicians, and questioned by political pundits, Congressman Ron Paul is finally getting the fifteen minutes of mainstream media fame that his followers say are so well deserved. In a recent NY Times profile, the Republican Congressman was quoted as saying that there is a "50-50 chance" that he will run again. His views on everything from domestic policy, to monetary reform, to US policy abroad are alternative, to say the least, but they seem to be catching on. His message is resonating even more with the rise of the tea party movement, and subsequently, the rise of Ron Paul himself.

No justice for 9/11 first responders

No justice for 9/11 first responders

When the World Trade Center was attacked by two planes overrun by terrorists, 9/11 first responders were the first ones on the scene attempting to help and rescue complete strangers. As the years have passed, more first responders have become sick due to the toxic materials they were coming into contact with. A recent bill on the Senate floor that would have given these heroes health and financial benefits was blocked by republicans


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Pole dancing -- sex boosts business

Pole dancing -- sex boosts business

While countless businesses in the U.S. have shut down in a recession, a pole-dancing greeting card designer proves being sexy will keep your business afloat. So does sex sell better than anything these days? RT's Anastasia Churkina finds out

Can Ron Paul end the Fed?

Can Ron Paul end the Fed?

Is Ron Paul finally in position to really do something about the Federal Reserve? Ron Paul has been a big supporter of making the Federal Reserve submit to an audit and with his recent appointment to the domestic monetary policy subcommittee, he will be in a position to make that happen. The Economic Collapse blog founder Michael T. Snyder says the American people are waking up to how the Federal Reserve doesn't work, something Ron Paul has been warning Americans about for years.

9/11 first responders left to die

9/11 first responders left to die

9/11 first responders risked everything to help others on one of America's darkest days, now they are being left out in the cold by Congress. Republicans in the Senate blocked a bill that would give 9/11 rescue workers health aid and compensation. First Responder Ken George says that if he were to do it all again, he might not put this life on the line because of the way he has been treated.

Is Ron Paul America's savior?

Is Ron Paul America's savior?

As Ron Paul has gained favor with many of America's youth, will he be catapulted to Presidency? Many of his supporters argue that Ron Paul is exactly what this country needs to get back on track, including bythestyle.tv's Shelly Roche. She says that many young Americans were politically apathetic until, as the saying goes, Ron Paul cured my apathy.