Beyond the illusion of human rights
As precious as they are, “rights” can no longer protect us against the environmental, political, and economic degradation engendered by today’s global system.
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.
Breakfast and beer
The sweeping shift from the $10-billion cereal market to healthier alternatives is, in fact, an enormous, grassroots victory, driven by the organic movement.
Hanoi Jane will save us all
As most people already know, Jane Fonda at age 81 moved to Washington, DC, and almost immediately began her #FireDrillFridays against climate...
By forgiving warrants and fines, communities give people a fresh start
“The intersection of criminal justice and employment became very real in that moment – criminal justice being a barrier to employment.”
Advocacy groups call Meta AI Image generation feature an invasion of privacy
Advocacy groups like Public Citizen have condemned the rollout as an egregious invasion of privacy, criticizing Meta for quietly defaulting users into the system without explicit, affirmative consent.
‘Tis the nightmare before chaos
When rational essays struggle to capture all the madness, what other choice for writers but satiric sadness?
Media forget Afghan plight as US sanctions drive mass famine risk
Afghan citizens have been plunged into a humanitarian crisis due in no small part to U.S. sanctions, but where is the outrage?
Arizona teacher who spent $2,000 of her $31,000 salary on school supplies speaks out...
Zoe Hyde: "I had to get markers, crayons, pencils, tissues. All those supplies that you think are part of the education environment, I had to buy myself."
Everything you need to know about net neutrality
On July 12, 2017 we will remind online users what is at stake if the FCC decides to reverse their net neutrality rules.