Opinion
Chris Hedges’ catastrophism is faulty politics
February 10, 2014While 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."
Read moreThe war on the planet
February 5, 2014We usually think of violence as something that is abrupt and explosive - a bomb going off, a bullet finding its mark. But there is another kind of violence that is increasing worldwide.
Read moreSubversive words that Mr. Seeger sang
February 5, 2014I was 16 years old when I first heard Pete Seeger at a concert in Detroit.
Read moreAbortion foes should not use people with disabilities as props
February 4, 2014With the constant attacks on reproductive rights, it is easy to feel your blood boil every time another right-wing, anti-choice message comes your way.
Read moreMemories of Pete Seeger in East Berlin
February 3, 2014In 1945, every Saturday night, we sang his songs, with those of Woody, Leadbelly, Paul Robeson and Ernst Busch, at the Folksay square dance and song sessions in the Furriers' Hall.
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