Act now to stop Senate approved bill allowing indefinite detention of citizens
On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate approved wording in the National Defense Authorization Bill, which should anger all Americans.
Occupy victory in Illinois
Hooray for the Occupy movement and the general uprising against corporate greed! It's having an impact.
Go see "Hugo," "Descendants," skip "Melancholia"
"Hugo" and "The Decendants" get two thumbs up. "Melancholia" on the other hand gets two thumbs down.
Politics isn’t a morality play
In times like these some might ask: does a strategic focus on defeating right-wing extremism continue to make sense? I think so, and here's why.
The Muppets occupy Hollywood
A Muppets encounter with the Occupy movement might have made for a more interesting reboot of the franchise.
Don't be cruel: Extend lifeline for millions now!
Two million desperate job hunters will, on Jan 1, 2012, lose the only lifeline that keeps them and their families surviving.
Black Friday's heart of darkness
Everyone should have paid attention recently as people massed in public, in numbers greater than ever. Of course, the story had elements of tragedy and violence as well.
Farewell to McRib (at least for now)
The famous McRib pork patty once again made a brief appearance at a McDonald's near you for a brief three weeks.
Motorcycle madness and fighting for what’s worth saving
My relationship with her is a trying undertaking, a constant struggle. She is a part of my family, and she is a motorcycle. She's taught me a lot about fighting for what's important.
Alabama's racism
Alabama approved the racist, anti-immigrant, anti-Hispanic law HB56. The law, passed by the GOP legislature and pushed through by the GOP governor, cries out for a nationwide counterattack.
