Texans soak up union culture
Old and new union songs, poetry and information were presented to a group of about 50 people from all over the area.
Step up, speak out today on debt crisis
Like many other crucial times in our nation's history, the American people are stepping up and speaking out for democracy and fairness on the debt and deficits.
The real problem with Glenn Beck’s Norway comments
Breivik was a Christian, anti-Muslim, anti-Marxist, small government, right-wing, lunatic. Sound familiar?
Debt-ceiling struggle: time to look deeper
Even if a deal is struck at the last minute, or if President Obama raises the debt ceiling on his own, this controversy reveals a system in serious need of repair.
Scott Walker's new voter suppression ploy: shutting DMVs
Following a string of hotly contested bills passed by the GOP-controlled state legislature, including a controversial voter ID bill, Walker has his next target in sight: close down state motor vehicle offices in Democratic-leaning districts.
Oslo lessons: right-wing terror and the Cuban 5
The unspeakable tragedy in Norway reminds the whole world of the need for renewed vigilance against right wing terrorism.
"Project Nim": Gripping film poses tough questions
Project Nim takes the viewer on a journey through the life of Nim Chimpsky, with a less than stellar outcome for science and, sadly, for Nim.
Harry Potter and the tide of history
Viewing the story only as a well-written parable of becoming an adult misses a lot - humanity itself came of age in the 20th century.
In John Sayles' "Amigo" God was busy somewhere else
John Sayles has done us a service in detailing the day-to-day events in a small village occupied by American troops.
Herman Cain’s peculiar politics
Perhaps in an effort to show off his conservative potential, Cain has made a string of controversial comments.
