North Carolina: Battleground State

An extreme right-wing government vs. citizen protesters. Bill Moyers reports how the battle for control of American politics is likely to be fought for the foreseeable future: state by state.
 

Auld Lang Syne

Auld Lang Syne was written by Scottish poet Robert Burns in 1788. It was later set to the music of a folk song, sung here by Dougie MacLean, with English translation of the lyrics.
 

Movie: Divorce Corp

A stunning documentary of the appalling waste, and shameless collusive practices that are the inner workings of the $50 billion a year U.S. family law industry.

Creating Gollum

Gollum is digital, and he may be the biggest star of the new Hobbit blockbuster. Here's how he was brought to life.

Bobby Bland's Stormy Monday

Bobby 'Blue' Bland was a blues and soul original that we lost in 2013. Here is his rendition of Stormy Monday.

Newspapers Push for Snowden Pardon

The New York Times, The Guardian
The New York Times and The Guardian (London) published major editorial statements on New Year's Day, reviewing the evidence that Edward Snowden's whistleblowing on NSA spying has largely been vindicated. They call for the creation of conditions that will allow Snowden to return home with dignity.

What to Watch in Drug Policy in 2014

Stephen Gutwillig Drug Policy Alliance
We should anticipate more progress toward rational drug policies in 2014. Here are three key developments.

Machinists Union Local Set to Vote on Boeing Contract

Maria La Ganga and W.J. Hennigan Los Angeles Times
Machinists, firefighters, Teamsters and other union members crowded into Meeting Hall B of the IAM's Seattle offices Thursday afternoon, just 13 hours before voting was scheduled to begin. They waved signs urging "Vote No," "Stop the War on Workers" and "Don't Sell Your Soul!"