THE OVERNIGHTERS documentary director Jesse Moss shares the trailer, clips, and background information on the film that chronicles the oil rush to North Dakota that resulted in thousands of displaced people without opportunities, like a modern version of HARLAN COUNTY, USA. Pastor Jay Reinke and the support system that he put in place to shelter and care for the crush …
Sarkozy Attacks France’s Gay Marriage Law
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has called for the repeal of France’s same-sex marriage law in an attempt to be re-elected while speaking at a debate organized by a conservative group on Saturday. Sarkozy said he believes that the law should be rewritten so that same-sex couples are allowed some form of marriage, but not the same as heterosexuals. We …
Chris Brown Abused by Fame?
Chris Brown is the subject of intense speculation over his violent outbursts (from nightclub assaults to beating Rihanna), but are allegations of his early sexualization by women and the pressure of fame to blame for his controversies? Famed defense attorney Tom Mesereau speaks about Brown and cools the outrage over the temperamental young talent in this discussion on the impact …
Kmart Forcing Employees to Work on Thanksgiving
Kmart is making their employees work on Thanksgiving and one employees daughter, Jillian Fisher has started a petition on Coworker.org asking that the retailer allow employees time off on Thanksgiving Day. We look at Kmart’s response, in this Lip News clip with Mark Sovel and Jackie Koppel. www.thelip.tv Newest Lip News playlist: http://ift.tt/1uT07hl BUZZSAW interview clips – http://ift.tt/1uom5Y3 CRIME TIME …
Neo-Nazi March Gets Punk’D By German Town
To protest the neo-Nazi march that invades their town annually, a German town called Wunsiedel in Bavaria organized what they called a Rights versus Rights group charity walkathon. Citizens in Wunsiedel turned the march into a makeshift walkathon that raised donations for EXIT Deutschland, which helps those looking to drop out of extreme right-wing groups like the neo-nazis. Wunsiedel residents …
Keystone XL Pipeline Shut Down…For Now
The Keystone XL pipeline, which would run from Canada to Texas, was shot down by the Senate on Tuesday though there is still strong support for the pipeline in Congress. Supporters believe that the construction of the pipeline would be instrumental in creating tens of thousands of jobs and improving the economy. On the other hand, opponents of building the …
Marley Natural – Bob Marley the New Face of Corporate Weed?
Bob Marley’s family has launched a marijuana product line called Marley Natural, which offers different strains along with related paraphernalia. The famous reggae singer’s estate has teamed up with a private equity group specializing in the legal marijuana market to mass-produce strains of Jamaican cannabis. However, the product won’t be available until late-2015 in states where marijuana is legal. Will …