Melba Hernandez, 93; leader of the Cuban Revolution
On Mar. 9, Cuba and the world lost a remarkable revolutionary figure, Melba Hernandez Rey, age 93. The cause of death was complications of diabetes.
Tony Benn: British labor giant dies
Tony leaves behind the books and wonderful diaries he wrote and the enormous admiration and the friendship of millions of people.
Straight talk on the U.S. and Ukraine
It's been interesting to observe the large numbers of people who suddenly think they're experts on the ongoing crisis in Ukraine - both those on the left and the right.
Nuclear disarmament policy a mixed bag, at best
The ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty and the negotiation of a Fissile Materials Treaty, both of which the Obama administration favors, have been held up, one by the U.S. Senate, the other by another country.
ACA needs "patients and subscribers" movement
In West Virginia, we have some of the shortest life spans, highest poverty rates, oldest median ages, worst educational investments, and most dangerous work environments in the country.
Chris Hedges’ catastrophism is faulty politics
While Hedges goes beyond liberal analysts in his critiques of present-day society, he also in my view falls into the trap of what I call "political catastrophism."
Subversive words that Mr. Seeger sang
I was 16 years old when I first heard Pete Seeger at a concert in Detroit.
State of the Union should move us to action
President Obama strongly argued for progressive and pro-worker initiatives in the face of a wall of obstruction by the Republican-dominated Congress.
Spanish Civil War vet still struggling at 98
Interview with Del Berg who served in the famed Abraham Lincoln Brigade in the Spanish Civil War and is a long-time activist in the labor and peace movements.
Snowden and our civil liberties
We add our voice to the many calling for clemency for Edward Snowden, the whistle-blower who exposed the National Security Agency's massive domestic spying program.
