Starting the conversation – no small achievement
Awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to President Obama has evoked an explosion of opinions – some for, some against. I have to admit that I was caught by surprise by the reactions.
Committing heresy: Nazis and the Berlin Wall
After witnessing a large and raucos pro-Nazi march near his house in formerly East Berlin, writer Victor Grossman ponders the Berlin Wall and its fall 20 years ago.
Young Lords turn 40
Many celebrated in August the founding of the Young Lords Party in New York. But the Young Lords started in Chicago. The following is a brief history of that time and place.
It’s worth going out for
If you don’t mind going out, and you’ve already seen Michael Moore’s “Capitalism,” then you might check out the new sci-fi thriller “Surrogates.”
A good direction on Iran
On Oct. 1 in Geneva, the U.S. engaged in the first direct talks with Iran in 30 years, the ultimate outcome remains to be seen, but it was a step in the right direction.
Reforming CEO compensation — how much is enough?
A big debate is underway about what should be done about high risk corporate behavior.
