Saturday, November 7, 2026

Confronting my white privilege. A film director’s journey. By Frances Causey

Ongoing protests to end systemic racism rooted in the nation’s 400 year legacy of white supremacy...

Buying a plane ticket in Mexico

“For the first time it has ever happened to me, the website first accepted my order, and then (for some reason) I later received an email which stated that there were no longer tickets available at the price I wanted, and they jacked the price up $65.”

Media bias towards Israel in Gaza coverage exposed in new report

The study uncovered a clear imbalance in the portrayal of casualties and narratives.

How military veterans are answering the call to defend Black lives

From marching in the streets to forming human walls of protection around protesters, veterans are playing a quiet but important role in demanding racial justice.

Low-paid workers are unionizing. Corporations are spending a ton to stop them.

A record number of workers are trying to form labor unions, a Center for Public Integrity analysis shows. Corporate America is alarmed.

“Debt shaming” has dampened democracy

As crucial steps to reduce income inequality, we need to reject “debt shaming” and insist on cancelation of student debt.

Quick guide to explaining left and right wings to kids

As you keep this guide in mind, just remember that you’re not expecting your child to fully understand the Left and the Right, and then pick a side.

The top 10 inequality victories of 2022

Champions of a more egalitarian society made important strides, building the power of workers while reducing the power of wealthy tax dodgers and greedy pharma execs.

A quiet conspiracy of billionaires

For decades, the Koch brothers have led a secret coup for the billionaire class.

Bernie Sanders’ minimum wage bill would improve the lives of 40 million Americans

The Raise the Wage Act "would eliminate decades of growing wage inequality between the lowest-paid and the typical U.S. worker."