The Sanders Sensation
Bernie’s people-powered movement has already shattered one of the Democratic establishment’s holy myths.
VIDEO: The Worst Trade Deal You Never Heard Of
Robert Reich explains the Trans-Pacific Partnership and gives reason to say “no” to fast-tracking. The deal is bad for the vast majority of Americans, watch and see why.
Sand: The endangered natural resource
Two other huge sand hogs are devouring ever-increasing volumes of this resource: Beach restoration and Big Oil fracking.
The need for unity in Ethiopia
It will take time, cooperation, tolerance, and goodwill to address these fundamental societal issues.
Exploring the mindset of a typical, hardcore Trump supporter: Part two
“All I can say is that there is some good news in this situation: at least, two-thirds of the American people have their heads on straight.”
How unaccountable institutions are shaping your life
Three centers of power increasingly dominate our lives: The Supreme Court, the Federal Reserve, and Big Tech.
A ‘plague on both houses’—still ends up a plague
Our planet is an imperfect place,/ A mirror to the human race.
Why Congress members face a lawsuit for funding Israel’s war on Gaza
Suing Congress members who are complicit in genocide is a good step for exposing—and organizing against—the power of the warfare state.
A Nation’s Shame: Trillions in New Wealth, Millions of Children in Poverty
With America leading in child poverty and nearing the bottom in education, it's hard to comprehend the thinking of people who cut funding for homeless and hungry children. But this resentment and disdain for society reaches around the globe.
Hair-Raising Hypocrisy
The long saga of Isis Brantley, a hair stylist from Texas, who was arrested for braiding hair without a barber’s license, has come to an end nearly 20 years later. A court has ruled that the state’s actions were unconstitutional—and shameful, abusive and silly.