The virtues of tearing down statues depends on where they are standing
Remembering history's good; celebrating it, not so much
Government and Corporate America: A Marriage Made in Hell
When we talk about two things that should never be combined, government and Corporatism is one of them. The massive power held by U.S. global corporations and the rich and powerful has the ability to do irreparable damage to America.
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."
Cable TV news: A mere shadow of what it could and should be
News reporting is, without a doubt, extremely important. But that is just not enough, we also need these T.V. channels to go a step further and expand their horizons.
Bring awareness and demand change: Immigrant families being forced to separate
Let's raise awareness, and demand change, of the tactics the Trump administration is utilizing when dealing with immigrant families.
‘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."
The artist as prophet
The artist, if true to his or her vocation, recovers the past and explains the present.
Coping with a complex messy world: Education for the 21st century and beyond
Critical Thinking—surfacing and rebutting fallacious arguments/claims--is one of the most important skills in dealing with Wicked Messes.
Why aren’t fossil fuel companies held accountable for missing and murdered indigenous women?
Resource extraction takes a toll on more than just the economy and the environment.
What is the real cost of mass incarceration?
“This is the story of more than just one individual … but [of] tens of thousands of men and women across the country.”