Arts
“Who is Gil Scott-Heron?” is tribute to late poet-musician
August 21, 2015A new film is being screened in select cities this summer that focuses on the life of the late poet-musician, Gil Scott-Heron.
Read more“Ricki and the Flash”: blinded by the light
August 20, 2015The cast tried so hard. But the jokes were tortured and the warmth didn't reach room temperature.
Read moreBeyond this door is another dimension: capitalism’s “Patterns” of (mis)behavior
August 14, 2015"Patterns" was written for the little screen by one of television's titans, the late, great Rod Serling.
Read moreToday in history: Fidel turns 89, poem by Che
August 13, 2015"If iron stands in our way, we ask for a sheet of Cuban tears to cover our guerrillas bones on the journey to American history . . . "
Read more“The End of American Labor Unions” examines roots of anti-unionism
August 12, 2015"The End Of American Labor Unions" is a good little book, packed with insight and analysis.
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