The second sight of W.E.B. Du Bois
Du Bois would hardly fare better today. His radical critique of empire and capitalism would make him even more of a pariah in the academy and on the airwaves.
America’s Shkreli problem
What, if anything, does Martin Shkreli’s downfall tell us about modern America?
‘Shame on Uber:’ Drivers on strike worldwide protesting ‘poverty wages’
"This is an act of solidarity with drivers across the country, and really across the world, who are suffering with poverty wages."
WATCH: Bernie Sanders Stops by Saturday Night Live
What did you think of the Bernie Sanders and Larry David sketch?
Contemplating human extinction terrifies most people: A strategy for survival
Given that submissive obedience is the primary behavioral characteristic of all ‘good citizens’, it is going to take a monumental effort to defeat the elite coup and avert the now imminent extinction of Homo Sapiens.
Dick’s Sporting Goods pulls assault weapons off its shelves and takes stance on gun...
"If the kids in Parkland are being brave enough to stand up and do this, we can be brave enough to stand up with them."
How awesome is ‘awesome’?
Will the U.S. military under Lloyd Austin's leadership recover its long-lost awesomeness?
The 10 most ridiculous things media figures said about climate change and the environment...
Can you believe this stuff?
As Coasts Flood, Why Isn’t the Corporate Press Asking Candidates About Climate Change?
It is also possible that corporate capitalism, which both runs the candidates and runs the so-called “news” companies, is about as good at dealing with a rapidly changing environment as the dodo was.
30,000 LA teachers ‘strike ready’ as district refuses to spend $1.86 billion reserve on...
"A strike is not a first resort for anyone. It's a last resort – especially for teachers who are asked to do more with less every day. And enough is enough."