What faith leaders bring to the resistance
Across the US, progressive clergy are seizing ground from Christian nationalists with testimony and liturgy that inspire and mobilize.
Why Rand Paul Was Right to Kill the So-Called Patriot Act: It Was Never...
While Sen. Rand Paul helped force the expiration of the so-called PATRIOT Act, it seems he is a better constitutional scholar than Barack Obama, who is not interested in the Fourth Amendment.
Sheriff to Resign After Indicted by Grand Jury
After a video put an Oklahoma sheriff on blast for shooting an unarmed man, he was indicted on two misdemeanors and is set to resign. When will police brutality end?
Even War Has Rules
Hospital attacks in Yemen and Kunduz have not been mentioned in any of the U.S. presidential debates or forums so far. We need a full investigation of these crimes, to hold those responsible accountable.
Half a dozen ‘ceasefires’ later, the attack on Iran has exposed the limits of...
In Iran, Trump and Netanyahu thought they could impose imperialism on the cheap — but it turns out not everyone is playing that game.
Will Europe Obediently Follow the US into a Catastrophic War?
The EU has the opportunity to avoid taking the same steps the U.S. did when it comes to war. They have the opportunity to move in a positive direction and reject the dictates of Washington. But will they?
Netanyahu’s Gaza border occupation stalls ceasefire amid mounting protests and US frustration
At the heart of the current impasse is Netanyahu’s firm stance on maintaining Israeli control over the Philadelphi Corridor—a narrow strip of land that runs along Gaza’s border with Egypt.
The Digital Dog Ate Our Civil-Liberties Homework: ‘It’s Just the Way It Is’
The surveillance state is a failure and suppressor of democracy and should not be the default setting of digital technology. It's time we get back to a democratic system, which is to be master.
These Children’s Deaths Were Preventable. Their Parents Prayed Instead of Seeking Medical Care.
For decades, Idaho laws have allowed parents who belong to the Followers of Christ and other faith-healing sects to pray rather than seek medical care. Since 2015, at least 15 children have died of treatable conditions.
President Obama Drones On And On; Ranks Of New Terrorists Swell
What will President Obama be known for in future history books? It could be for some positive changes he made for his citizens or it could be for his poor decision to open the door to drone warfare.