Stand in support of women and girls, against misogyny
In the United States misogyny - or the hatred of women - is alive and well. I strongly encourage you all to reach out and help all our mothers, sisters and daughters to make sure they are all safe and free.
What should Jamie Dimon do with his $8.5 million raise?
JPMorgan Chase has raised CEO Jamie Dimon's pay for 2013 by 74 percent, bringing it up to $20 million - we can all breathe a sigh of relief for Jamie.
Carter Camp, warrior for Native rights, dies at 72
After decades of struggle, Camp died Dec. 27, 2013 on tribal land in White Eagle, Okla. He was 72.
Going postal: when tragedy becomes a business
"I was doing my usual daily routine, putting the letters into their slots so they would be in order for delivery that day; then I hear it: Pop Pop Pop!"
Snowden and our civil liberties
We add our voice to the many calling for clemency for Edward Snowden, the whistle-blower who exposed the National Security Agency's massive domestic spying program.
Ape personhood is step in right direction
Last month, an organization called the Nonhuman Rights Project filed a lawsuit in New York seeking the recognition of chimpanzees as legal persons.
Seattle’s socialist councilmember delivers inaugural address
Sawant made national - and international - news after becoming the first socialist elected to the Seattle city council.
Toni Harp sworn in as mayor of New Haven
The auditorium and overflow room at New Haven's Career High School were packed on as Toni Harp was sworn in.
An unhappy anniversary of Citizens United
Mid-January of 2014 marks the unhappy fourth anniversary of one of the defining moments in U.S. politics. No, not an election, but a court ruling.
New York's tale of two cities extends to America
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio's "tale of two cities" could be told in cities across the country.
