The meat industry has created a false dichotomy that pits people against animals
Factory farms are harmful to animals, the environment, local communities, and public health. We need a more logical and just food system.
The poison of Nationalism
Rooted in fear, it feeds on tribal instincts and has become mainstream by offering oversimplified explanations to complex problems, such as poverty and immigration.
How the US treats foreigners reflects our humanity – or lack of it
America has proven that we are capable of greatness, but we are also capable of great darkness.
Donald Trump’s hotel bans press for the inauguration, raising first amendment concerns
Throughout the 2016 campaign and into the transition, Trump has made his hostility to the press a centerpiece of his political strategy.
Muslims and the War on Terror: Two-plus decades of ‘othering’
Maha Hilal’s “Innocent Until Proven Muslim” lays bare the War on Terror’s toll on constitutional rights and marginalized communities.
Shutting things down to open things up
Have you heard about the life-affirming, healing power of direct action? You might need it.
You may think direct...
Spreading hate and bigotry: WSJ and NYT’s offensive pieces ignite fury over Islamophobic narratives
In a world where headlines often shape perceptions, two leading newspapers' recent pieces have sparked a fierce debate over the role of media in perpetuating Islamophobia and bigotry, challenging us to confront the shadows cast by biased narratives.
Wall Street bonuses in 2018 totaled more than 3x the earnings of minimum wage...
Since 1985 the average Wall Street bonus has increased by 1,000 percent.
The limited mind: Why fear is driving humanity to extinction
I have previously written many articles describing one or more aspects of the dysfunctional nature of the typical human mind, together with...
Generation Z more progressive than millennial generation, new survey shows
"Gen Z looks a lot like millennials politically, which is terrible news for Republicans."









