The two Koreas: new approach needed
The hostilities between North and South Korea are dangerous and could escalate with more tragic consequences.
That's capitalism: the super rich pay zero U.S. taxes
Corporate taxes are not too high - they are way too low. In fact the majority of big corporations operating in the U.S. pay no taxes at all. That's right: zero.
The U.S. and Iraq: what now?
Since President Obama took office, more than 90,000 U.S. troops have come home from Iraq. The question is: now what?
July 26, Cuba: absolved by history
July 26, 1953 was the start of the movement to overthrow Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista -- and the Cuban Revolution.
A united fight on jobs
To win jobs for all, it requires a multi-racial united movement.
End Gaza blockade
The outrageous attack on the Freedom Flotilla has brought forward both opportunity and necessity for stronger action by the United States to push Israel to end the blockade of Gaza, stop settlement construction, and engage in serious talk.
Democratize this!
Why should we, the people, continue to have to shell out for these private-profit-driven corporations? It's disaster capitalism! It's time for the people to run things.
March For America
A progressive immigration reform that protects the rights of both immigrant and U.S. born workers is an essential step towards the resolution of the economic crisis. That's why tens of thousands will march on Washington this weekend.
Chamber of Commerce declares class war
To call it hypocrisy would be a gross understatement. So let's just call it class war. Because that's what it is.
Parents beware
While campaigning for the presidency, Barack Obama made it clear that education would be among his top three priorities. Unfortunately, he's starting off on the wrong path.
