What’s happened to ‘America the Beautiful?’ Autocracy, MAGA, ICE, heartless cruelty
It’s now become a country that seems to have lost its heart and soul, and is like a barren likeness of its former self.
Chicago for Sale
Chicago has yet to learn that their people and their public services are not products to be bought and sold. Can voters change the direction the state is going come February 24 when they will elect a new mayor?
Unknown soldiers: America’s secret, privatized army
While many American policy makers believe that their country is ‘exceptional’ and thus shouldn’t have to follow long established laws, other governments see the precedents they set and act accordingly.
The minute Trump leaves office, investigators must pounce
This highly dangerous, very emotionally unstable man, who has committed various crimes, must not be allowed to walk away from them and continue to be a threat to this country and its democracy.
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.
The Single Solution to Sanders’ South Carolina and Supreme Court Problems
Yes, revolutionaries, Bernie has two problems; and his “movement” needs to go interactive to help him solve them.
Connecting with nature is a path to finding joy in life
An interview with the creator of the short film “Ode to Joy,” which celebrates connection with nature as a portal to deeper connection with self and each other.
Overtime: Finally, a Break for the Middle Class
There is finally a bit of good news for hard-working Americans—the U.S. Department of Labor just proposed raising the overtime threshold. More than a million workers will soon get a raise.
Our responsibility after Trump’s climate withdrawal
Trump follows previous U.S. presidents who have undermined climate action: The only path to climate justice is people power.
Fraud doctor, pushing ‘miracle’ hydroxychloroquine, going to prison. Trump’s duplicate, more impactful malpractice remains...
We are beyond shock and awe, awaiting indictments, then trials, by inexplicably sluggish prosecutors.