VIDEO: Obama’s Journey: 10 Signs of Extreme Climate Change in Alaska and Why It...
The reason Obama went to the state is that it is at the forefront of the climate change crisis. Here are the climate problems it is facing according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
7 truths about immigration
Spread the truth.
Blowback for the twenty-first century
Remembering Chalmers Johnson.
Grassroots Democracy-Building in Iowa
Democracy is never a given—it has to be won through constant struggle against the elites. But one coalition called Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement is uniting and empowering people to push back against big-money corporations.
Chris Hedges: Rebellion is the only way to stop the ruling elites
He shares the wisdom he has gained from his experiences watching governments fail to inform us about what to expect and how to build power.
Guide to becoming an environmental leader and inspiring the next generation of eco-defenders
Since you know your community best, you are in the best position to become a local environmental leader.
A Model for Democracy at the Grassroots Level
A grassroots movement in Iowa is an uplifting example of organized people power in action taking back democracy. Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement is fighting the avarice and arrogance of big-money corporations.
Chickens are smarter than you think
Factory farming has made us think of chickens as mindless automata. But our downy friends know much more than we give them credit for.
Thank You, Edward Snowden: An End to General Warrants as So-Called Patriot Act Expires
We've taken a few baby steps back toward democracy after the expiration of the misnamed “PATRIOT Act” gives restoration to Americans’ privacy. But if it wasn't for the revelations of Edward Snowden, we would have never known.
Youth Revolts Are Back: Lebanon, Iraq Shaken by Demand for Services, End to Corruption...
Youth protests have popped up from time to time–in Turkey, Yemen, and now Beirut and Baghdad–where they are shaking up politics and calling for an end to corrupt governments.