The House sit-in wasn’t dumb or great, it was a beginning
One action isn't going to do it. Progressives will have to do much more to break industry's choke hold on Congress.
Time for the NRA’s members to step up
As gun owners, blood will be on our hands if we keep selfishly doing nothing.
Socialism: A once-in-10,000-years opportunity
For the first time since the earliest human societies, people have finally started to practically work toward a social order not based on exploitation.
Billionaire Trump fleeces workers, small businesses
Using corporate practices favored by Wall Street, Trump made himself billions swindling and bankrupting untold numbers of hourly workers and small businesses.
Envisioning a modern, democratic, peaceful, and green socialism
The American people have been denied the right to discuss socialism in the public arena. Thanks to Bernie, that's changing.
Amtrak across America: A hemisphere through moving windows
Riding the rails from Los Angeles to Connecticut provides a feast for the eyes and an opportunity to reflect on the changes America has seen - plus those still to come.
The Bernie movement moves on
Sanders supporters are faced with a dilemma. Having had a chance to support an avowed socialist, it's not going to be easy for many to switch gears.
After Orlando, LGBTQ movement grieves
Around the globe, rainbow flags fly at half-mast. Orlando was not so much of a wake-up call, but rather a reminder. First we mourn, then we act.
“Fight for peace and justice”: Mike Alexander’s final request
Mike "had the most fun when he was hanging out with his buddies ... and talking (loudly) about politics."
Coming up short on places to live
What about the people who have to work 92 hours a week at minimum-wage jobs to rent a one-bedroom apt. in California? Shouldn't they have a decent place to live?
