Profits are driving force behind gun epidemic
Bushmaster, manufacturer of the semi-automatic rifle used to kill 20 small children and six teachers, is a multi-million-dollar firm.
The fiscal cliff and odd bedfellows
If we are to believe the leaks on the deal being cut for the fiscal cliff, it appears that Obama's agenda was narrow-restore fiscal sanity by upping the tax rates on very high earners.
Guns, profits and Sandy Hook
Unless there is a sustained public movement to curb guns as a source of profit, the corporate profit drive will continue to push guns and oppose common sense regulations just to make money.
Systemic violence and mass shootings
While we mourn the victims of the heinous shootings in Newtown, Conn., it is important to pause for a moment to reflect on what this violence means.
Hostess "betrayal": the case of the missing wages
The Wall Street Journal tells the story of how Hostess Brands, Inc., took its workers wages and used them to cover its own expenses.
Ten best and worst of Obama’s first term
My summary of the best and worst of the last four years. Perhaps the bestest, not included, is the mass movement that elected the president.
Fiscal cliff or soaring inequality: Which is scarier?
In the early aftermath of World War II, the Truman administration was hell bent on reversing U.S. foreign policy from wartime cooperation to unrestrained hostility.
The passing of Russell Means was a loss for the world
Indian rights activist Russell Means passed on after a magnificent life of struggle to better the lives of American Indians.
The 2012 elections: Seasoned with salt
Salt, in moderation, improves the flavor of most foods. So too with politics. The victory of President Obama was decisive, and satisfying , because of some salt.
