Saturday, July 25, 2026

Why aren’t Americans rising up like the people of Chile and Lebanon?

We can’t predict exactly what catalyst will trigger a mass movement in the U.S. like the ones we are seeing overseas, but with more and more Americans demanding an alternative to a system that doesn’t serve their needs, the tinder for a revolutionary movement is everywhere.

What’s a ‘black identity extremist’? Groups demand Trump Dhs release ‘race paper’

We must be especially intolerant of racism when it appears as official government policy, enshrined in secret documents in black and white.

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

How to get rid of throwaway culture

Individual actions empower us to demand more from corporations and governments and change social norms. So let's get started.

The rise of Christian nationalism in America

Or maybe it's how to legislate evil and punish the poor.

This is America

This is America. This country was founded on violence and desecration.

Fox News settles sexual harassment allegations against Bill O’Reilly

Despite the fact that Fox executives claimed that sexual harassment would no longer be tolerated following the ouster of Ailes, O’Reilly continues to host his show.
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Spurned reporters should dump Trump briefings and turn to investigative journalism

We need less advertising (or “public relations” in some versions), and a helluva lot more journalism these days.

South Africa ends captive lion breeding industry

“It’s a real win for wildlife. I think commitment for change is the most courageous step and the most important one.”