On AlterNet: video

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "video"

Bogus Pot Arrests Rise In NYC - Commissioner Kelly's Memo Proves Ineffective and Unenforced

Ryan Devereaux, The Guardian. March 30, 2012.

The illegal practice of stop-and-frisk hasn't stopped since Commissioner Kelly issued his memo; there is a deep disconnect between the top brass and what happens on the street.

Why is Obama So Chicken, Unwilling to Even Address the Question of Pot and the Failed Drug War?

Erik Altieri, AlterNet. January 31, 2012.

Pot policy questions were front-and-center in the White House's "Your Interview With the President" YouTube campaign, but Obama refused to acknowledge them.

Why Is OWS Blanketed With NYPD Cameras -- And Are Police Breaking the Law?

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. November 2, 2011.

Why is an overwhelmingly peaceful protest under such heavy surveillance?

Clip from Family Feud Is an Instant Pot Humor Classic: "What Is Something People Pass Around?"

Tony Newman, Stephen Gutwillig, AlterNet. February 7, 2011.

A hilarious and strong indicator for how mainstream marijuana use has become in American society.

Noam Chomsky: WikiLeaks Cables Reveal "Profound Hatred for Democracy on the Part of Our Political Leadership"

Noam Chomsky, Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!. November 30, 2010.

World-renowned political dissident and linguist Noam Chomsky discusses the release of more than 250,000 secret U.S. State Department cables by WikiLeaks.

We Are Haiti

Axel Caballero, January 14, 2010.

Watch video "We Are All Haiti" and help the organization of your choice: http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=251321806902

ACORN Attack Video Manipulated?

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. September 15, 2009.

An ACORN statement claims the video is not accurate.

Pregnant Mother Tasered at Baptism Party (Video)

David Edwards, John Byrne, Raw Story. August 3, 2009.

A noise complaint to police results in another senseless act of brutality.

Letterman Joke Backlash Takes the Form of a Lost, Confused, Mob

Beta Tester, June 18, 2009.

Sam Sedar reports from the front line of the "Fire David Letterman" rally.

Ouch! The Daily Show Decimates The New York Times

Danny Shea, Huffington Post. June 11, 2009.

"Aged news." "Colonial Williamsburg." "My grandma would love this."

Jon Stewart Continues to Hammer Fox News For Obama Coverage:

Alex Leo, Huffington Post. June 9, 2009.

To keep things fair, Stewart also looked at the other big two cable networks: MSNBC and CNN.

Online Payday Loan Industry Wants to Keep Charging Obscene Interest Rates

Lagan Sebert, David Murdock, Huffington Post, American News Project. June 5, 2009.

More people than ever are using payday loans to keep bill collectors at bay, paying annual rates as high as 700%.

So Much for Not 'Looking Backwards' ... RNC Remixes 1964 'Daisy' Ad for Gitmo

Jason Linkins, Huffington Post. May 22, 2009.

The reinvigorated RNC, focused on the future, immediately cut an ad that referenced a 1964 ad from Lyndon Johnson?

Jon Stewart Mocks the Nonsensical Aversion to Closing Guantanamo Bay

Jason Linkins, Huffington Post. May 20, 2009.

A good hard look at politicians' ridiculous fear of Gitmo detainees.

Jesse Ventura Goes Head to Head With Sean Hannity

Jason Linkins, Huffington Post. May 19, 2009.

Former Navy SEAL, wrestler , and Minnesota Governor vs. a FOX news host. Guess who wins?

'Daily Show' Takes on Army, White House Over Gay Translator's Firing

Alex Leo, Huffington Post. May 15, 2009.

Jon Stewart excoriated President Bush for his policies and President Obama for flip-flopping on the issue.

Stephen Colbert Slams the GOP's Lackluster Attempts at Change

Alex Leo, Huffington Post. May 13, 2009.

"The GOP needs to make painful, soul-searching, superficial changes to their image without altering anything inside."

Jon Stewart Slams Pundits for OKing Torture, Attacking Wanda Sykes

Isaac Fitzgerald, AlterNet. May 12, 2009.

"Bad jokes and gay marriage are destroying this country, but torture can save it."

Laughter and Lots of Angry Republicans After Wanda Sykes's Jokes Blast Limbaugh and Palin

AlterNetMay 11, 2009.

The stand-up comic stirs it up at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, ragging Rush Limbaugh for his OxyContin habits.

Jon Stewart Points Out Marion Barry's Hypocrisy In Opposing Gay Marriage Over 'Morals'

Alex Leo, Huffington Post. May 8, 2009.

Apparently smoking crack and cheating on your wife makes you a "moral leader."

Stephen Colbert Challenges Richard Branson to a Nude Model Chicken Fight

Alex Leo, Huffington Post. May 7, 2009.

The Colbert-Branson feud goes way back.

Jon Stewart Investigates the 'Lost Party': Republicans

Alex Leo, May 6, 2009.

They've been out of office for three months and already they're collapsing in on themselves like a hollowed-out wedding cake.

Busted: Fox News Caught Repeatedly Cropping, Manipulating Video

Jason Linkins, Huffington Post. May 5, 2009.

Fox news caught manipulating the news!!! Say it ain't so!

Jon Stewart Slams Media Swine Flu Fear Mongering

Alex Leo, Huffington Post. April 28, 2009.

With 149 deaths in Mexico, swine flu still ranks last on the "list of things that can kill you in Mexico."

Stephen Colbert Rips Glenn Beck to Shreds: Building His Career On 9/11

Danny Shea, Huffington Post. April 1, 2009.

Stephen Colbert ripped apart Fox News host (and New York Times cover boy) Glenn Beck Tuesday night ... and it is worth watching.