Wednesday, April 24, 2024

The man for the moment who must do more

Biden deserves praise for going big and bold on the economy. Let’s push him to go bigger and bolder.

Burn Pits, Climate Change and the US Military

While it’s obvious that the Democratic candidates are much better on these issues than the four Republicans still seeking their party’s nomination, the media needs to take a share of the blame for so rarely bringing up the topic.

The wall: Barrier or symbol?

Let’s be crystal clear: A wall has little or no advantage for law enforcement or border security.

Venezuela: No to intervention, no to Maduro

The left has a proud tradition of both democracy and anti-imperialism. It’s critical to keep both traditions in mind when addressing the current crisis in Venezuela.
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Anonymous Declares ‘Total War’ On Donald Trump [Video]

"You say what your current audience wants to hear, but in reality, you don’t stand for anything except for your personal greed and power.”

Journalist Arrested for Reporting on Turbulent Chinese Stock Market

Accused of "fabricating and spreading false information about securities and futures trading," Xiaolu was taken into custody even though authorities refuse to disclose whether he has been formally charged with committing any crimes. China leads the world in imprisoning journalists.

Was Jeffrey Sterling Trial a Government Effort to Divide Investigative Journalists and Whistleblowers?

Former CIA officer, Jeffrey Sterling, faces a maximum possible sentence of decades in prison for leaking classified information about a secret operation in Iran. Norman Solomon talks about the need to support investigative journalists and whistleblowers and not let government wedge a gap.

‘Give the money back,’ demands Tlaib after revelation of $1 million donation to House...

"Democrats were bought off for leaving six million Americans without an eviction moratorium."
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A tale of two tickets

You can have radically different experiences with getting pulled over depending on your skin color.

US House of Representatives passes Women’s Health Protection Act

“The House has stepped in where the courts have failed us."