One local church helps to combat fear
I was mortified and outraged when I heard that a pastor is planning a "National Burn a Qur'an Day" scheduled for September 11 and encouraged other churches to do likewise.
Get up, stand up, fight against the right
When I was young, I thought bullying was strictly an adolescent phenomenon. Was I wrong!
Progressive films will shine at Toronto Festival
The 35th Toronto International Film Festival will include new titles from some of the world's great progressive filmmakers - and Bruce Springsteen.
Poem of the week: “Jerusalem”
"Shouldn't it be as important to learn about one another's poetry, country to country, as one another's weather or gross national products?"
Another chicken and egg story
Given the need to feed a growing world population, what kind of farming is viable and sustainable today?
New York elections not just about Cuomo
Figuring out who to vote for in New York State this year is trickier than usual for those who want to advance labor rights, equality and democracy.
The U.S. & Yemen: A “lethal blend”
How involved is the U.S. military in Yemen, and is the Obama administration laying the groundwork for a new foreign adventure?
“Takers” and “Get Low” - what’s the right age?
Age-marketing could make you miss some pretty good movies, and here are two.
Glenn Beck rally: sound and fury, signifying ...
The much vaunted "Restoring Honor" rally, hosted by Fox News' Glenn Beck, promoted 24/7 on that station and others, and bankrolled by far-right billionaires, drew an estimated 87,000 people, according to CBS News.
Jeers to fat assets, cheers for action on jobs
Fortune 500 companies are sitting on $1.18 trillion while Alan Simpson calls seniors "greedy geezers" - but cheers to the folks and organizations who are doing something about it.
