Backers of endless war deplore that many Trump supporters favor using violence
Are some of Trump’s true believers are eager to adapt the violent precepts of perpetual war to American politics?
Why a Single-Payer Healthcare System is Inevitable
If this weren’t enough to convince rational people to do what most other advanced nations have done – create a single-payer system that insures everyone, funded by taxpayers – consider that America’s giant health insurers are now busily consolidating into ever-larger behemoths.
The Outrageous Ascent of CEO Pay
It's time we start pushing companies to put less money into the hands of their CEOs and more into the hands of their average employees. Not only will it create more jobs, it will actually help corporations.
Pope Francis’ Call to Host Refugees Contrasts with America’s Anti-Immigrant ‘Religious Right’ (Video)
Was Pope Francis’ call to host refugees a slam against the anti-immigrant right wing? Many American Christian leaders aren't too keen when it comes to the issue of Syrian refugees being accepted by the U.S.
Education: Time for a New Purpose
New methodologies are needed that inculcate true individuality and creative independent thinking. At the heart of the required changes – which need to be both gradual and radical – must be education – formal and non-formal.
The Republican’s Magical Mystery Tour (Starting Next Week)
The pattern of Republicans seems to be: if you don’t like the facts, make them up. Legislation based on lies often causes the public to be harmed.
Arpaio pardon sends strong message to targets of Mueller investigation
“Prejudice doesn’t deserve a pardon.”
The blackout ends: how the corporate press is finally coming for Bernie Sanders
Despite what must have been a trying week, Sanders seems to have risen in the polls.
A president spinning out of control but, amazingly, remains in control of this government
Right now we have a massive hole in our government, we have a president spinning out of control, and there is nothing we can do about it.
Populist climate action requires thinking about freedom from specific oppressors—not just species survival
The climate crisis is a form of oppression by a wealthy few.






