Opinion
The passing of Russell Means was a loss for the world
December 11, 2012Indian rights activist Russell Means passed on after a magnificent life of struggle to better the lives of American Indians.
Read moreThe 2012 elections: Seasoned with salt
December 4, 2012Salt, 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.
Read moreJob growth the key to avoiding fiscal disaster
November 30, 2012The media is absorbed now with trying to decide how close President Obama and House Republicans are to a deal that would avoid the "fiscal cliff" at the end of the year.
Read moreDumping on low-wage workers is lousy direct action
November 28, 2012At least as far as I could tell, though, there were no striking workers at this particular Walmart.
Read moreInequality, a growing national crisis
November 28, 2012Democracy came out a winner in Michigan's elections when Republican Gov. Snyder's Emergency Manager law went down to defeat in a statewide referendum.
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