North Dakota vs. Amy Goodman: Journalism Is Not a Crime
We will fight this charge. Freedom of the press is essential to the functioning of a democratic society. North Dakota, muzzle the dogs, not the press.
As Glaciers Melt in Ecuador, Pope Francis Challenges Technocrats, Touts ‘Keeping’ the Environment
Because of global warming, Ecuador could face a water crisis while with their glacier melts. Pope Francis continues to advocate for environmentalism and addresses crowds in Ecuador to educate its citizens.
What happened to all those foreclosed houses?
Wall Street bought them – and is now leasing them out and driving up rents.
#ArsonEmergency? Climate change and Australia’s wildfires
The demonization of environmental activists is nothing new, but the trend toward criminalization is an even more troubling one considering the crisis at hand.
How union workers safeguard American democracy
There’s no denying that this advocacy protects Americans’ freedoms.
Bearing the Cross
The Rev. Daniel Berrigan, whose funeral was held Friday in New York, exemplified the radical call of the Christian Gospels to defy the laws of the state for the laws of God. If we seek salvation, for our nation and for ourselves, we must find his courage and his faith.
Insurgent extremists bet the farm, touting street terrorism, medical malpractice & law-breaking
Street violence offends the vast majority, and extremism doubles down the downside.
American Greed: Trump’s Economic Team Is a Who’s Who of What’s Wrong
The America Trump describes is a dark dystopia, competitive and divided and brutal. Now he’s assembled a team that could make that nightmare a reality.
Iran Debate: Clinton Steps Up to Oppose The Demagogues
Iran was the subject of one of the most troubling moments in Hillary's 2008 campaign, when she promised to "totally obliterate" that country if the mullahs ever attacked Israel with a nuclear weapon. Has she changed at all?
Night thoughts on Trump and America
Our democratic institutions have so far stood the test and remain strong. America will be back.







