The War on Mexico’s Teachers
The demonization of teachers and the idea that making a profit is more important than ensuring that all citizens have the right to a public education offers just one more example of how morally bankrupt the philosophy of neo-liberalism has become.
Standing Firm at Standing Rock: Why the Struggle is Bigger Than One Pipeline
For indigenous people, the fight to halt the Dakota Access Pipeline is about reviving a way of life.
Trooper sues police commanders for altering arrest report of judge’s daughter
“What they did to Trooper Sceviour is shameful.”
The Illusion of Freedom
This deception will exist as long as we “stay in our place.” Once we call out power for what it is, once we resist, the chimera will vanish. The iron fist of history’s most sophisticated security and surveillance apparatus will assert itself with a terrifying fury.
Our culture of violence is a result of Americans (so far) not having to...
Here’s something to grouse about.
Waiting for the barbarians
There will be rebels. They will live in the shadows. The state will have little tolerance of them. They will be our hope.
Court overturns murder conviction and prison sentences for Blackwater killers
“Their poor judgments resulted in the deaths of many innocent people.”
Hunger and Food Waste in a World of Plenty
It is time to design an economic system that allows for the required sharing of food, water, land and other natural resources, as well as knowledge and skills.
NationofChange at the Republican Convention: And So it Begins – Protests, Rallies Take Cleveland
From "Open Carry" rallies to Stand for Love, the Republican Convention (and all the demonstrations that go with it) is in full swing.
Cuomo denies permit for Northern Access pipeline
We commend Gov. Cuomo and Commissioner Seggos’ decision to stop this pipeline from moving forward.









