Spectators, Shoppers and Voters… NOT Citizens!!
I begin my column with the profound words from the great anti-empire documentarian Paul Edwards, at the end of his fine new...
Ethiopia: peace is impossible while TPLF roam the land
For peace talks to be positive both parties must want the conflict to end.
Sanders-led panel exposes Big Pharma for ‘ripping off’ Americans with publicly funded meds
"It is unacceptable that half of new prescription drugs invented with the help of NIH scientists now cost more than $111,000," said the HELP Committee chair, urging action by the Biden administration to cut prices.
This organic food company doesn’t discriminate against ex-offenders—It seeks them out
Lancaster Food Company searches for job applicants who need help getting back on their feet. So far, not one has quit.
Signs of revolution in a not-yet-great America
Since the president sees himself foremost as a negotiator, perhaps it’s time for a negotiated revolution. Not to break us apart, but to bring us together.
Big Lies, Little Lies and the Punishment of Brian Williams
Williams is in the public dock for telling a false story about his experiences covering the American invasion of Iraq; the disclosure humiliated him, his colleagues and his network when exposed. Is his punishment excessive, or does it fit the crime?
The health care fight is far from over
We’re going to have to keep up a winning pressure until health care is a public good available and affordable for every person in our country.
Profit maximization is easy: Invest in violence
More violence leads to more fear making it easier to gain greater social control to inflict more violence….
Former state legislator and NBA player sentenced to prison for accepting bribes
“My life has been about helping everyone. But in this case, I failed.”
A Colorado ballot measure could make it nearly impossible to ban fracking
Green groups hope to someday amend the Colorado constitution so communities can ban fracking. An industry-sponsored amendment on the state's Nov. 8 ballot could block that.








