Challenging the Status Quo
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#LoserDonald
Prior to election day, TYT provided 100 reasons to not vote for Donald Trump through a segment called, “Loser Donald.”
#NoDAPL
TYT investigated and followed-up on reports of a pipeline being constructed on sacred grounds in North Dakota. TYT reporter, Jordan Chariton, was on the scene to witness numerous instances of water protectors being abused by the police. He also received exclusive drone footage that showed the pipeline nearly completed, within half a mile of the Missouri River.
Reports from the Campaign Trail
Investigative reporter, Jordan Chariton’s on the ground coverage of the 2016 campaign shed light on the emotions, demands, and spirit of American voters.
Police Brutality
Indiana Lead Poisoning
Celebrities on TYT
Interview with Bernie Sanders
Engaged on Twitter
#NoDAPL UPDATE: In addition to the main Oceti Sakowin camp at #StandingRock, Rosebud camp is also being raided
— Jordan (@JordanChariton) February 23, 2017
LEAKED: @realDonaldTrump Talks To His “Special People” pic.twitter.com/nrqRtkmjfX
— The Young Turks (@TheYoungTurks) February 21, 2017
My heart breaks for those who could lose their pensions, their health insurance, their rights, their lives. #ElectionNight
— John Iadarola (@johniadarola) November 9, 2016
Police VIOLENTLY ATTACK Protesters At Standing Rock https://t.co/HJS1nwj08q via @YouTube
— Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) November 3, 2016