Troy Davis and the new abolitionists
In the fight to save Troy Davis's life, a new abolitionist movement is born.
Let's get positive, and win
The American Jobs Act is the leading edge of the jobs struggle. It is the ground on which millions can be drawn into the fight to create jobs and rebuild the nation's infrastructure.
Votes and vetoes: Palestine at the UN
This week, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is taking the Palestinian people's case for statehood to the United Nations.
The Jewish New Year and political vampires
This may be a good time to think about repairing frayed relationships, taking a long view of our movement's needs and the struggle for peace and justice.
Audiences test positive for "Contagion"
Outside of zombie fiction, viral outbreaks are a theme rarely explored in film. "Contagion" changed that, and director Roland Emmerich ought to take a few steps back - because this is the precursor to the next generation of disaster films.
What's the beef? USDA toughens regulations
It is certainly a noble objective to want to save lives and prevent sickness, but unfortunately it conflicts with an even more noble objective of corporate America - namely making profits.
Destroying the Postal Service in order to save it?
The big lie seems to be working. Most Americans now believe that the U.S. Postal Service is on the verge of a financial collapse.
North Carolina: where homophobia is law
"Being gay is an abomination. Gay people are going to Hell." That's what Rep. Marcus Brandon heard a speaker say at the House Rules Committee meeting
Theater Review: My Name is Rachel Corrie
Bravo to the Theatricum for its courage in presenting the L.A. premiere and for insisting on freedom of speech.
Obama makes historic achievement in diversifying federal courts
The Obama administration has confirmed twice as many minorities and women as federal judges than any other sitting president.
