Sunday, June 21, 2026
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Trump calls Howard Zinn’s work ‘propaganda.’ Hear the legendary historian in his own words.

Zinn believed the opposite, that teaching the unvarnished truth about history was the best way to combat propaganda and unexamined received wisdom.

It’s spring and I’ve turned 71 in a pandemic-induced recession

But when we come out of it, we have to come out vowing never to return to the madness that was American society before COVID-19.

The land of the free, where so many of the brave are homeless

Resisting evictions amid a pandemic...

Inspiring student in France creates environmental app to motivate others to make a difference...

"At the end of the day I know that I've done something good on this day for the planet."

Unemployment falls to lowest level since 1969 as economy adds 134,000 jobs

In spite of the unusually low unemployment rate there is little evidence of wage acceleration.

Family life without fossil fuels – slow and satisfying

A visit to the Possibility Alliance reminded me also that the one constant of life is change.

Trump, NFL protests and the price of freedom

A reader responds to Donald Trump’s remarks disparaging NFL players for peacefully protesting against the treatment of black Americans.

Media can’t quit ‘Trump supporters support Trump’ stories

As we hurtle into coverage of a presidential election that is still over a year away, media have returned to their timeworn...
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As Blasey Ford alleges Kavanaugh assaulted her, will Senate repeat mistakes made with Anita...

She at first expected her story to be kept confidential, but changed her mind after it leaked. She now says she is willing to testify about her experience.
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Which side are you on?

Coalition is what we need in our country. Individual rights, yes, but coalition is needed to combat emergencies.