Sunday, July 26, 2026

Father’s lessons

Sometimes the personal overrides the burning political—just before it doubles back to connect. For me, I reflect on this day of my...

Americans love youth activism – but only when their children agree with them

Adults use young people far too often as props to take moral stands on issues.

Retail workers nationwide are united for respect

Workers around the country are fighting back, taking creative actions and pushing legislators and pension funds to act.
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Native American voters could decide key senate races while battling intense voter suppression

Both Joe Biden and Donald Trump have pledged to recognize the tribe, if elected.

Media’s Email Hysteria: Why Are Republicans Exempt?

If a private email account is so shocking to mainstream media, why was there barely any talk about the millions of emails that disappeared during the Bush years? The current hysteria seems to reveal the intense press prejudice against Hillary Clinton by several well-placed Washington journalists.

NRA’s new fearmongering ad series argues that proponents of stronger gun laws are pro-murderer

The series, which debuted on July 16 and is hosted by NRATV’s Colion Noir, is premised on the NRA’s claim that efforts to regulate firearms are tantamount to helping killers.

American Journalism’s Ideology: Why the ‘Liberal’ Media Is Fundamentalist

If we were to step back from the diversionary label of journalism and evaluate the deeper ideological commitments that shape mainstream news, what are they really? Robert Jensen evaluates an organization’s coverage of environmental news.

Why the hell did the New York Times just hire a climate denier?

New columnist Bret Stephens writes drivel as the world burns.

We need a mass movement to save and expand Social Security and Medicare

Old, young, men and women of all races fighting together.

A Super Bowl musing: Can pro sports be more than a billionaire bacchanalia?

A cyber-savvy deep pocket is claiming he has the key to ‘democratizing’ our sporting landscape