Pennsylvania's voter ID law is just crazy
Honestly I thought all of this nonsense with voting rights was settled twice. First in 1865 and second in the 1960s. But voter ID laws have been popping up all over the country, wherever a Republican legislature is to be found.
New "Spider-Man" spins a predictable web
For the most part, this new film is how Spider-Man should have been done in the first place. The film is energized and emotive. On the other hand, it's also far from groundbreaking.
National Lampoon's Romney vacation?
While Romney's camp calls his trip "a great success," it appears to have been anything but successful. In a trip that should have been a breeze, he has succeeded in angering our closest ally, as well as liberals and conservatives alike.
The House must follow the Senate's lead
Call your congressional representatives now. Ending the Bush tax cuts for the rich is the critical first step that must be taken if we are ever to have a fair tax system in America.
NCAA's Penn State punishment raises questions
If the NCAA believes in making education a priority, then why is it taking away scholarships from up to 80 student athletes over the duration of the penalty?
A cook’s thoughts on food and more
Cooking has always been enjoyable. But I am growing very worried over many aspects of the food we eat.
New FBI report slams corporate crooks and ‘cookie jar’ accountants
If anyone doubts there is extensive rot in the so-called U.S. capitalist system, we have an invitation for them: Read the FBI's latest report on corporate criminality.
Houston celebrates birth of The Liberator – Simon Bolivar
Almost 200 progressives here celebrated South American liberator Simon Bolivar's birthday, July 24.
Bernie Sanders, 2012, and fighting the oligarchy
Democracy was never a gift bestowed on the multitude by the top layers of our society, either at the country's founding or in its subsequent history.
