>> hi, i'm lisa fletcher here in the stream. you probably never heard of it, about i bet you drank what comes from there. stream water. it runs through the town and is dividing it over the question, who has the right to own water? filling in tonight for our digital producer, and this is a show that our community does. >> normally, we have a regular call on the on facebook and twitter, and we received an interesting link to community justice. and it leads to a photo that says no to the 45-year water contract. and we asked, what could this be about? and we started looking at the water company and out the story came. so remember, this is a live conversation, and it's still going on as we speak. feel free to join in the conversation by using the hash tall or our facebook pang. >> so next time you grag a bottle of spring water, you may not recognize the name under the cap. it's where you find the evergreen stream. that's the source of the controversy. it's owner, fryburg, is privately owned. and it's good for up to 45 years with the

. >> i'm lisa fletcher and you're in the stream. it's back to school for kids all over the u.s. but is it also time for nationwide education standards? ♪ ♪ kids are trading beach days for back packs as they head to school but what will they be learning? what's called common core state standards go into effect in 21 states this school year. states have been setting different standards for what students should know and do at different grade levels. th m

>> i'm lisa fletcher and you're in the stream. it's back to school for kids all over the u.s. but is it also time for nationwide education standards? ♪ ♪ kids are trading beach days for back packs as they head to school but what will they be learning? what's called common core state standards go into effect in 21 states this school year. states have been setting different standards for what students should know and do at different grade levels. that makes it too hard for us to know whether our kids are doing well overall and whether they can compete for a job some day. that's why we need common goals, that's where common core, consistent strong benchmarks for english language arts and math. >> if our show is the first time you're hearing about common core you're not alone. 62% of americans nearly two-thirds of you have never heard of common core and those of us who have heard of it neither understand nor embrace the standards. initial testing of the standards in new york and kentucky produced less than ideal results. in both states fewer than one-third of students in grades 3

♪ >>> hi, i'm lisa fletcher, and you are in "the stream."ontroversial comments from the attorney general overseas a problem in our nation, baby's dependent on drugs. ♪ >>> recently indiana's attorney general suggested drug screening for pregnant women. his idea was met with statewide backlash, causing him to clarify his position on a show. saying pregnant women are already given a drug screen that could easily be expanded. he added i'm asking them to do another screen to see if you are addicted to drugs that would harm you or your baby. they further clarified the position in an email to us stating . . . but at the core of his controversial comments is a really deeper issue. in indiana and neighboring states like kentucky, tennessee, west virginia, high levels of opioid drug use are leading to more and more infants born be neonatal abstinence syndrome. or they are born dependent on drugs. 19% of babies were born with nas. that's nearly one in five, folks. and in indiana it costs hospitals an estimated $30 million every year. researchers estim

." ♪ >>> hi i'm lisa fletcher and you are in the stream.f reported sexual assaults turn out to be true, so why do some law enforcement have such a hard time believing the survivors? the disconnect may be linked to brain function. we'll take a look at how science may solve it. ♪ >> the community has some really strong opinions about this. >> yes. this doctor s .

♪ >> i'm lisa fletcher and you are in "the stream."hat is keeping unemployed americans from moving across state lines to get the jobs available? ♪ >> a jobless rate below 6% is the reality in 14 states. if you are looking for work why not move? for every job there are three people who want it. yet at the same time jobs go unfilled in places like north dakota, iowa, and wyoming. fewer americans are willing to move across state lines for work. last year about 12% did. in 1985 the mobility rate was nearly double that. job relocation helps the overall economy, so why aren't more americans moving for work. wajahat ali is here, waj, unemployment affects millions of americans. >> yeah, a lot of frustration and skepticism in our community. a loyal streamer says . . . and just blank girl says . . . and ann gibson asks . . . clear and here is the subtlety of dr. harvey . . .. hopefully i got all of the hahs in there. you the loyal streamers you know the drill. all of your online streaming drive the discussion so join us. >> joining us is the man

♪ >>> hi i'm lisa fletcher, and you are in "the stream." why is the confederate flag so polarizing?e discuss why america still struggles with one of its most controversial symbols. ♪ >>> latoya peter is here with me tonight. she filling in for our digital producer, wajahat ali. behind the scenes you guide our social media team. you are more connected than anyone in a lot of ways. >> definitely. i try to better represent people in our conversation, and definitely watching over the social media conversation. >> a social media guru as we like to refer to you. >> that's right. we have a very fascinating conversation tonight. and we have tweets coming from every which way. and not necessarily what we would think. we have user martha . . . this is a very complicated topic, and always remember this is a live conversation, that you can join in right now, using hashtag ajstream. >> many states still grapple with where the confederate flag still have a place in this country. the latest stir has taken place on private property just off of i-95 near richmond, virginia. now the move is being cha

." ♪ ♪ >>> hi i'm lisa fletcher, and you are in "the stream."he confederate flag so polarizing? we discuss why america still struggles with one of its most controversial symbols. ♪ >>> latoya peter is here with me tonight. she filling in for our digital producer, wajahat ali. behind the scenes you guide our social media

>>> hi i'm lisa fletcher and you are in the stream. up to 98% of reported sexual assaults turn out to be true, so why do some law enforcement have such a hard time believing the survivors? the disconnect may be linked to brain function. we'll take a look at how science may solve it. ♪ >> the community has some really strong opinions about this. >> yes. this doctor says . . . elizabeth says . . . and darasays . . . strong words. you the community are the third host of the show as always. join the conversation by tweeting at us live throughout the discussion with ajamstreet. >> after admitting to a crime, the perpetrator got 30 days in jail, the 14 year old committed suicide. advocates say this is one of many examples of the criminal justice system failing sexual assault survivors. >> i think the way i was treated was so traumatizing, and when i sought mental health services after the crime occurred i focused more on my treatment by the police than what happened with the sexual assault, and i have heard that that is not uncommon. [ sighs

>> hi, i'm lisa fletcher and you're in the stream. are we going smed? social media can it be an addiction or a disorder? >> our producer wajahat ali, we use it a lot but we asked our community how much they used it and what did you finder out? >> we have to acknowledge the bitter irony, that a social media show is talking about social media addictions. a pupil showed that in 2005, 9% of the youth is on social media, now it's to 89%. in 2009, only 1% of seniors are using social media and that's moved up to 83%. and chris, social media is just a neutral tool. it exacerbates loneliness but is also a powerful connect. you the viewer at home you are connecting with us because of one of our guess dats ricky davis all the followers are flooding my twitter feed. he will be on today's show but as always you are the third host of the show and you drive the conversation with your discussion. as always, by live tweeting us by using ajam stream. >> how long could you do without social media, an hour, a day, a week, do you experience anxiety when viewing your twitter

. >> hi, i'm lisa fletcher and you're in the stream. hunger games in washington.will millions lose benefits from the government's food assistance program? >> so waj, the house passed a potential cut to the food stamp assistance program by a narrow vote, 217 to 210. it could ultimately take out about $40 billion over the next ten years. i know tweet deckt

. ♪ >>> hi, i'm lisa fletcher, and you are in "the stream."sial comments from the attorney general overseas a problem in our nation, baby's dependent on drugs. ♪ >>> recently indiana's attorney general suggested drug screening for pregnant women. his idea was met with statewide backlash, cng

. -- lisa fletcher, this is the stream. >> latoya petersen is here, willing in for wajahat ali. behind the scenes, she guides our social media team. i think you are more connected to the social media team than anyone. >> i'm the senior producer for the stream, i try to figure out what new technologies to incorporate and watch over the social media conversation. >> a social media guru, as we like to refer to you. >> tonight in particular we have a fascinating conversation. it's polarising american society. we have tweets coming from every witch way, and not necessarily -- here are some: >> this is a complicated topic. remember this is a live conversation. tweet us. >> over 150 years after the civil war began many states grapple with whether the confederate flag has a place in society. for some it represents a legacy of slavery and racism. others argue it celebrates southern heritage. here on private property off the i-95, virginia flaggers plans to fly a 12 by 15 foot confederation flag. 23,000 people signed an online petition in protest. how can americans reconcile with the flag

>> i'm lisa fletcher, and you're in the treatment. to label or not to label. we're debating genetically modified foods and if you want to see them on store shelves. >> gmos, it stands for genetically modified organisms, and dozens of states are looking at labeling requirements, but there are a lot of politics surrounding potential policies. while there is no shortage of opinions on this topic, my tweets have been lit up all day. >> our community is vocal and passionate and very opinioned. >> consumers have a right to know how their food is made. spencer said i agree about labeling. gmo doe is to food as cloned hus are to humans. finally the sad thing about this debate it has become a political issue as and not, quote, what is best for the population issue. loyal streamers, you're the third host of the show. due to all your online contributions, engage us on twitter using the hashtag. >> they say you are with a you eat, and many residents in washington state want to know what they're eating. there is a battle brewing which would require retail food product and

>>> hi i'm lisa fletcher, and you are in the stream. hip hop music and activism historically go together, but is the genre still politically releva relevant. darryl mcdaniels gives us his take on where hip hop is headed. ♪ ♪ >> from adee does suits to rap rock fusion, award winning group, run dmc proved to be a tend setting force in hip hop. 30 years later, fonding member, darryl mcdaniels is still using his music as a political tool. dmc joins us now on set. by the way we're going to call you d daryle, because that's what you asked. >> yes, please. >> we are so excited to have you here. i used to torture my grand pashth -- parents listening to your music. but i loved it. >> yeah, it was a good time, a good era. somebody told me today, man, i was 3 years old sitting there listening to my father's cassettes. >> i was rocking oshkosh bah gosh instead of adidas. when you say that run dmc is here, we got a whole bunch of community. and we're joined today with four hip hop enthusiasts. loyal stream team as you know you are the third member o

. ♪ >> hi, i'm lisa fletcher here in the stream.bably never heard of it, about i bet you drank what comes from there. stream water. it runs through the town and is dividing it over the question, who has the right to own water? filling in tonight for our digital producer, and this is a show that our community does. >> normally, we have a rul

." >> i'm lisa fletcher, and you're in the treatment. to label or not to label.e're debating genetically modified foods and if you want to see them on store shelves. >> gmos, it stands for genetically modified organisms, and dozens of states are looking at labeling requirements, but there are a lot of

." >> hi, i'm lisa fletcher. do moms have all of the power in family court?king a case for equal treatment. today we're talking about a father's rights. so, what exactly is the fathers rights movement? it has come up recently in the hotly contested virginia gubernatorial race. but it has been around for a while. help

i am lisa fletcher. you are in "the stream" in the midst of so us serious conversation, you asked us to host a stream conversation on it. we have syrians and syrian americans for some candid insight. >> johada lee. the community has been asking for a show that includes people who are experiencing what's going on right inside syria rather than us just talking about it from a distance. as we were watching the activity, it seems so many people are against intervention >> ever since we lost our show, every day, the community has been asking us to cover syria. >> no exaggeration >> a sample. allen asked for syria. amanda, syria. nicole, please discuss syria. alia, and we are all watching about syria. this is a mass relevance map. it shows in real lifetime exactly all social media active ty about syria. these red dots, it's concentrated in north america. here is a trends map. here is where syria is being discussed all around north america on twitter. >> the words, the darker the black, the more people are talk

. >> i'm lisa fletcher and you're in the stream. it's back to school for kids all over the u.s.but is it also time for nationwide education standards? ♪ ♪ kids are trading beach days for back packs as they head to school but what will they be learning? what's called common core state standards go into effect in 21 states this school year. states have been setting different standards for what students should know and

>> hi, i'm lisa fletcher. do moms have all of the power in family court? dads are making a case for equal treatment. today we're talking about a father's rights. so, what exactly is the fathers rights movement? it has come up recently in the hotly contested virginia gubernatorial race. but it has been around for a while. help and women who advocate for equal rights for dads in custody and child support. >> 24 million children, one out of every three. >> 71% of pregnant teenagers come from fatherless homes. >> but critics say its positions are bad for women and mothers, leaving some to ask if the father's rights movement is standing up for dads at the expense of moms. coming in and watching the father's rights movement is really active on social media. >> that includes time with the child, and not just financial support. and stephanie said there are stereotypes, that mothers belong to their kids, may affect dads, and we have to step up. fathers rights movement should account greater responsibility for fathers. i am a father and have lost everything. the sys

. ♪ >> i'm lisa fletcher and you are in "the stream."ng unemployed americans from moving across state lines to get the jobs available? ♪ >> a jobless rate below 6% is the reality in 14 states. if you are looking for work why not move? for every job there are three people who want it. yet at the same time jobs go

. >>> hi i'm lisa fletcher, and you are in the stream.op music and activism historically go together, but is the genre still politically releva relevant. darryl mcdaniels gives us his take on where hip hop is headed. ♪ ♪ >>

>> hi, i'm lisa fletcher and you're in the stream. hunger games in washington. will millions lose benefits from the government's food assistance program? >> so waj, the house passed a potential cut to the food stamp assistance program by a narrow vote, 217 to 210. it could ultimately take out about $40 billion over the next ten years. i know tweet deck last been lit up all day long. >> our digital producer julio made this, 146 million are currently on food stamps about 15% of the population. it costs about $75 billion a year and there's proposed 40 billion cuts, that will impact about 3.8 million americans. of course this prompted a huge debate. we have cybernetic revolt, saying i don't make executions for people who made bad decisions and want others to pay for it. but ishow chimes in, creates the reliance on food stamps. wendy says my mother is a senior she's 72 she gets $26 in food stamps. she's also disabled. what can she do? >> where does the money come from, even if you can, can taxpayers sustain out of their income? >> a lot of people are empathetic out o

i am lisa fletcher. you are in "the stream" in the midst of so us serious conversation, you asked us to host a stream conversation on it. we have syrians and syrian americans for some candid insight. >> johada lee. the community has been asking for a show that includes people who are experiencing what's going on right inside syria

. >> i'm lisa fletcher and you're in the stream. it's back to school for kids all over the u.s. but is it also time for nationwide education standards? ♪ ♪ kids are trading beach days for back packs as they head to school but what will they be learning? what's called common core state standards go into effect in 21 states this school year. states have been setting different standards for what students should know and do at different grade levels. that makes it ha

. >> hi, i'm lisa fletcher and you're in the stream. are we going smed? social media can it be an addiction or a disorder? >> our producer wajahat ali, we use it a lot but we asked our community how much they used it and what did you finder out? >> we have to acknowledge the

. >>> i'm lisa tphrefrp and you're -- i'm lisa fletcher and you in the stream. are detroiters making a come back?

. -- lisa fletcher, this is the stream. >> latoya petersen is here, willing in for wajahat ali. behind the scenes, she

>> hi, i'm lisa fletcher here in the stream. you probably never heard of it, about i bet you drank what comes from there. stream water. it runs through the town and is dividing it over the question, who has the right to own water? filling in tonight for our digital producer, and this is a show that our community does. >> normally, we have a regular

. >>> i'm lisa tphrefrp and you're -- i'm lisa fletcher and you in the stream. are detroiters making a come back? the young folks. >> what are the laws going to begin to take effect? >> reporter: the laws do not go >> an interesting debate. coming up, a school where students don't read books. instead they use ipads almost al jazeera america - a new voice >>> hello, and welcome to "the news hour" in doha and these are the top stories from around the world. >>> former south african president nelson mandela leaves hospital and his condition is still critical. >>> how to respond to syria's alleged chemical massacre. arab league ministers meet. >>>