Latinos in US politics: Sí se puede!

Latinos in US politics: Sí se puede!

New US Census data shows Latinos continue to become a bigger chunk of the American population. With growing numbers come a series of likely political and social changes to the country. As the numbers go, so does political activism and involvement. Latino activist Ron Gochez argued that right now the Latino population is a large part of the electorate, but they will become a gigantic force in the future.

BP, Rosneft strike major stock swap deal

BP, Rosneft strike major stock swap deal

Britain's BP has announced that Russia's Rosneft will take 5 percent of BP's voting shares in a major stock swap. In exchange, BP will receive around 9.5 percent of Rosneft's shares. Philip DeLeon, the president of Trade Connections International explained the new partnership means there will be greater exploration for oil on the Arctic shelve; BP has invested greatly in Russia, and the Russian government is in need of their expertise to move forward.

Peter Schiff: Washington a parasite to economy

Peter Schiff: Washington a parasite to economy

US foreclosures hit record highs in 2010, but that may not be the worst of it. 2011 may be even worse. Meanwhile, JP Morgan Chase exceeded market expectations, announcing a 47% rise in quarterly profits and released details on a $28.1 billion pay and bonus pool. Peter Schiff, the President of Euro Pacific Capital said Washington and Wall Street are becoming one force and are sucking the underlying American dry like a parasite.

DC prospers, while rest of America suffers

DC prospers, while rest of America suffers

While businesses across the US are closing and millions of people are unemployed, Washington DC has managed to flourish in the recession. Federal employees have actually made more money during the recession and more jobs have actually moved to the Washington area. Unlike the rest of the country where foreclosures are common, DC real estate has been stable. RT's Priya Sridhar reports.

tino change for America

tino change for America
The recent US Census indicated Latinos continue to become a bigger chunk of the American population. With growing numbers come a series of political and social changes to the country. The numbers indicate a growth in Latino political clout will change American politics. Mark Lopez, the associate director of the Pew Hispanic Center in Washington explained the rise in Latinos will change the American political map, but he said the population will not always support just one party.

Wall Street vs. Main Street -- What's next?

Wall Street vs. Main Street -- What's next?

The economy is still in trouble! US foreclosures hit record highs in 2010, but that may not be the worst of it. 2011 may be even worse. Meanwhile, JP Morgan Chase exceeded market expectations, announcing a 47% rise in quarterly profits and released details on a $28.1 billion pay and bonus pool. Nomi Prins, a Senior Fellow at Demos USA and the author of "It Takes a Pillage: Behind the Bonuses, Bailouts, and Backroom Deals from Washington to Wall Street" argued the recession is ongoing, and will continue unless the government steps in to help the American people, instead of continuing to funnel money to big banks and corporations.

US media fail: Gulf War I propaganda

US media fail: Gulf War I propaganda

Sunday January 16th marks the 20 year anniversary of the first Gulf War, where a UN-authorized coalition force led by the US and United Kingdom fought against Iraq for the purpose of pushing Iraqi troops out of Kuwait. However nay argue the war was really an international attempt to secure access to Kuwaiti oil resource, a notion left highly undiscussed at the time of the conflict. Jeff Cohen, a media critic and journalism professor at Ithaca College said the US media did not investigate, they merely carried US government propaganda, working as an arm of the American political machine. "Most of the things that the American people believed about the war were false."

The United States of Hispanic America

The United States of Hispanic America

Projections of the US 2010 Census shows Latinos continue to become a bigger chunk of the US population. With those huge numbers, come a series of political and social changes to the country. RT's Ramon Galindo goes beyond the numbers to show how Latino families are changing America.

The Resident: Is the US too PC?

The Resident: Is the US too PC?

The Resident takes to the streets of New York to find out what people think of the removal of the "N-word" from "Huck Finn". Has the United States become too politically correct?

Political correctness, tool for politicians

Political correctness, tool for politicians

The United States is a nation of free speech, as long as you are being politically correct that is! Will the politeness lead the United States into an age of wimps and whining babies? RT's Kristine Frazao is joined by John Romano, the founder of yesbuthowever.com and the Deputy Editor of Crushable, Drew Grant.

F**K Political Correctness!

F**K Political Correctness!

Freedom of expression in the US has given way to many things... Pornography, provocative artists, gay pride and political correctness. Language that aims to offend no one. But is the so called PC way of speaking stifling Americans to a point where remaining silent is safer than speaking your mind?

US NGO's not-so-charitable

US NGO's not-so-charitable

Washington DC is home to the White House, Congress and more than 57,000 non-profit organizations. Call them think tanks, NGOs, policy forums or nonprofits, many provide vital services worldwide, while others are created for not-so-charitable purposes.

"Haiti is a global tragedy"

"Haiti is a global tragedy"

It was one year ago that news of a decestating earthquake had struck the island nation of Haiti. After all this time Haiti is still in ruins, the big question is why are Haitians still suffering? The Asia Times Correspondent Pepe Escobar says the United States seeks to exploit Haiti's oil and natural gas reserves that were found by the University of Texas researchers.

US deporting Haitians back to humanitarian crises

US deporting Haitians back to humanitarian crises

Exactly one year ago, a catastrophic earthquake in Haiti killed some 300-thousand people and left 1.5 million homeless. Twelve months later, rubble still fills the streets of Port-au-Prince. A deadly disease is spreading through the country. And the Caribbean nation could be on the edge of full-on political turmoil over last month's disputed election. The US has repeatedly promised to help Haiti overcome its humanitarian crises. So why then, is America deporting Haitians back to the impoverished nation?

US Empire doesn't tolerate Haiti

US Empire doesn't tolerate Haiti
Haiti has had constant turmoil throughout its history but nothing has had the devastating effect on the lives of the Haitian people like the horrific earthquake that struck the country on January 12, 2010. The US has been meddling in Haitian affairs for years and uses aid as a political tool to bend countries like Haiti to their political will. Glen Ford from the Black Agenda says if a little black country stands up and says 'we want to be independent' that represents a danger to the US Empire, not to be tolerated.

Guns don't kill, people kill people!

Guns don't kill, people kill people!
The issue of gun control has become a hot topic in the United States following the shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. Many politicians in Washington believe they need more security and should be allowed to carry guns to protect themselves. President of the Free State Project Varrin Swearingen believes there is a basic right for self defense and there appears to be a consistent trend with firearms ownership and lower crime.

Gitmo violates International Law

Gitmo violates International Law

It's been 9 years since the opening of the US military detention facility in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. It became one of the most notorious detention centers of the 21st century and a highly politicized issue throughout the Bush and Obama administration. President Obama's attempts to shut it down have been shot down numerous times in political battles in Washington, DC. The military base has also been the source of dispute between the US and Cuba's leader Fidel Castro who say the US lease is invalid and the military base serves as an occupation.

Economic disobedience, NYC lashes out

Economic disobedience, NYC lashes out

Persistent high unemployment, rising poverty and shrinking state budgets have made insecurity the norm for America's working class. Hundreds of low-wage workers survive the horrible economy via "economic disobedience" - now pervasive in the low-wage sector. From a supervisor padding paychecks to a grocer sending food home with his employees, the battle for a decent wage rages on.

Activists call for an end to torture at Guantanamo Bay

Activists call for an end to torture at Guantanamo Bay


Despite calls made by President Obama to have the Detention Facility at Guantanamo Bay shot down and the prisoners transferred, 173 remain inside, most with no plans for a trial or even for charges to be filed against them. Witness Against Torture Activists are hoping to call people into action to change this.

Gitmo protest in front of White House -- Exclusive Footage

Gitmo protest in front of White House -- Exclusive Footage

Rights groups protested at the White House Tuesday, on the ninth anniversary of the opening of the Guantanamo Bay prison which President Barack Obama vowed to shut down in one of his first acts in office. Check out this raw footage RT America was able to capture at the protest event, Tuesday January 11, 2011.

Is Julian Assange a journalist?

Is Julian Assange a journalist?

Support from US journalists for Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, was raining down as they benefited from his classified information releases but now it appears he is on his own. Executive Director of The Committee to Protect Journalists Joel Simon says the first amendment guarantees freedom of the press and there has never been a prosecution for disseminating information under the espionage act. If Assange is convicted, it could weaken protection that journalists currently enjoy

Gitmo detainees are "ghost prisoners"

Gitmo detainees are "ghost prisoners"

The Guantanamo Bay prison was supposed to protect the US from terrorism but has become unlawful and a human rights violator. Attorney and Author Kristine Huskey, who represented some of the Guantanamo inmates, says under the Bush Administration they were basically ghost prisoners. They weren't allowed to challenge their detention and weren't even named in many cases; no one knew who was there.

America's gun obsession

America's gun obsession

The United States has had a gun control problem for years but recently with the shooting of Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, it seems to have been thrust into America's conscious yet again. What is the answer to this violence and what should the US do about its gun problem? RT's Dina Gusovsky is joined by Radio Host Adam Kokesh and Author Kevin Powell to discuss guns in America