Pros and cons of Chomsky and Hedges
The left is blessed with a plethora of astute writers and powerful voices against capitalism and its predatory policies.
Cuba crash reveals dissident links to U.S., European politicians
The incident illustrates the degree to which anti-socialist dissidents in Cuba are linked to important political circles both in the United States and Europe.
Today in history: Uprising at Nazi death camp
On this date in 1943, prisoners at the Treblinka extermination camp in German-occupied Poland rebelled against Nazi guards.
Chick Fil-A debate missing the point
The debate over equal rights for LGBT Americans has recently focused, bizarrely, on an American fast food staple: the chicken sandwich.
“Trishna”: Love story twisted by class oppression
The movie is supposed to be a modern adaptation, set in India, of the Thomas Hardy classic, "Tess of the D'Urbervilles."
Compelling documentaries: “The First Rasta” and “Marley”
Two films recently released to DVD provide a sweeping opportunity to learn more about Rastafari identity and culture.
Today in labor history: remembering Frank Little and more
Wobblie organizer Frank Little is dragged by six masked men from his hotel room and hung from the Milwaukee Railroad trestle.
Big Music vs. the 99 percent
In thinking about the corporate control of the recorded music market in the United States, I was reminded of inspiring lyrics from Chrome's song.
Michael Nash’s work lives on: historian, archivist, teacher-activist
He was a a close friend of mine for four decades, so it is with some sadness that I write this remembrance of his life and work.
Caterpillar strikers hold line on wages – a fight for all
Poverty is increasing in America. One factor is the prevalence of low-wage jobs. Some call it the Wal-Martization of America. Still, to others, it's class war.
