Jeffrey Cavanaugh In another sign that organized capital is slowly usurping democracy here in the United States, two un-news items came across the wire this week that raise disturbing questions about the incestuous relationship that exists between Corporate America and our elected officials. “Un-news” is the operative doublespeak term here because the government has effectively […]
Jeffrey Cavanaugh In another sign that organized capital is slowly usurping democracy here in the United States, two un-news items came across the wire this week that raise disturbing questions about the incestuous relationship that exists between Corporate America and our elected officials. “Un-news” is the operative doublespeak term here because the government has effectively […]
John Nordin It happened to President Obama this past week: a gaffe. He was introducing California Attorney General Kamala Harris, he called her “brilliant” and “dedicated” and “tough.” He also said that “she also happens to be, by far, the best looking attorney general in the country. It’s true! C’mon.” Oops. A mistake. A gaffe. […]
John Nordin It happened to President Obama this past week: a gaffe. He was introducing California Attorney General Kamala Harris, he called her “brilliant” and “dedicated” and “tough.” He also said that “she also happens to be, by far, the best looking attorney general in the country. It’s true! C’mon.” Oops. A mistake. A gaffe. […]
Incomplete version Edward Rhymes “Throwing stones is the birthright and duty of anyone subject to foreign rule. Throwing stones is an action as well as a metaphor of resistance. Persecution of stone-throwers, including 8-year-old children, is an inseparable part — though it’s not always spelled out — of the job requirements of the foreign […]
Incomplete version Edward Rhymes “Throwing stones is the birthright and duty of anyone subject to foreign rule. Throwing stones is an action as well as a metaphor of resistance. Persecution of stone-throwers, including 8-year-old children, is an inseparable part — though it’s not always spelled out — of the job requirements of the foreign […]
The Susan G. Komen foundation’s Race for the Cure event is the world’s largest fundraising event for breast cancer education and research. (Photo / SonSoff via Flickr) Last year the Komen Foundation, the chief sponsor of Race for the Cure, the world’s largest fundraising event for breast cancer, pulled $700,000 in funding from Planned Parenthood […]
The Susan G. Komen foundation’s Race for the Cure event is the world’s largest fundraising event for breast cancer education and research. (Photo / SonSoff via Flickr) Last year the Komen Foundation, the chief sponsor of Race for the Cure, the world’s largest fundraising event for breast cancer, pulled $700,000 in funding from Planned Parenthood […]
British daily newspapers featuring front-page coverage of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s death, are seen in London, Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Margaret Thatcher, the combative “Iron Lady” who infuriated European allies, found a fellow believer in former U.S. President Ronald Reagan and transformed her country by a ruthless dedication to free markets in 11 […]
British daily newspapers featuring front-page coverage of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s death, are seen in London, Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Margaret Thatcher, the combative “Iron Lady” who infuriated European allies, found a fellow believer in former U.S. President Ronald Reagan and transformed her country by a ruthless dedication to free markets in 11 […]
Today there are neo-Nazis joining the ranks of all branches of the American armed forces. (Photo/via Wikimedia Commons) “I went into the Marine Corps for one specific reason: I would learn how [to] shoot,” Leyden told Reuters. “I also learned how to use C-4 (explosives), blow things up. I took all my military skills and […]
Today there are neo-Nazis joining the ranks of all branches of the American armed forces. (Photo/via Wikimedia Commons) “I went into the Marine Corps for one specific reason: I would learn how [to] shoot,” Leyden told Reuters. “I also learned how to use C-4 (explosives), blow things up. I took all my military skills and […]
Immigrants seated on long benches, Main Hall, U.S. Immigration Station.. ca. 1907-1912. (Photo/Wikimedia Commons) A few years ago, this writer wrote: that until White privilege is addressed and eradicated, it will continue to be the serpent in any and every Garden of Eden of feminist, liberal or progressive creation. And as we view the landscape of […]
Immigrants seated on long benches, Main Hall, U.S. Immigration Station.. ca. 1907-1912. (Photo/Wikimedia Commons) A few years ago, this writer wrote: that until White privilege is addressed and eradicated, it will continue to be the serpent in any and every Garden of Eden of feminist, liberal or progressive creation. And as we view the landscape of […]
