Progressive challenge: defeat GOP in November elections
Defeating the Republicans in November must be the top priority for all progressives.
Twenty-four hours in jail: "If I ruled the world, I'd free all my sons"
After spending more than 24 hours in lock-up, I kept thinking of Nas' song: "If I ruled the world/Imagine that/I'd free all my sons."
“Something for Everybody”
Devo, one of the original "new wave" bands of the '70s best known for their 1981 hit single "Whip It," has released their first new album in 20 years - with a relevant message.
Sanctions against China?
I fail to see how trade sanctions on Chinese manufacturing will do much to help U.S. workers and jobs - but the rise of labor in China could do just that.
America Speaks: Hijacking democracy
On Saturday, America spoke clearly: Tax the rich! Cut the military budget! Tax Wall Street!
Immigration: The legislative picture
With as many as 14 other states consider legislation like Arizona's noxious SB 1070, the prospect of a comprehensive immigration reform to provide legalization for the 10.8 million undocumented immigrants gets harder.
Public spending at issue as G-20 meets
TORONTO - The G-8/G-20 summit here this week could determine the future of global economic recovery, as the U.S. and Europe take opposing positions on spending and budget cuts.
No other way to get there
There's no direct path to socialism - at every new stage of struggle, everybody has his or her opinion about what is to be done, and, not surprisingly, I do too.
Supernatural Western may spook conservatives
If you have never seen an anti-war Western film, I recommend you start with "Jonah Hex."
God not on side of union-busters, Catholic scholars say
A Catholic scholars group says that opposing unions is a "grave violation" of the church's social doctrine - in fact, it's a mortal sin.
