Opinion
“The New Jim Crow” is must-read for social justice movement
February 29, 2012Much like James Baldwin's "The Fire Next Time" or Michael Harrington's "The Other America," Alexander's book is a wakeup call to this nation.
Read moreVan Halen’s new pro-union ‘Tattoo’
February 28, 2012Classic rockers Van Halen are back with their first new studio album ("A Different Kind of Truth") in 14 years. And the album's lead single, "Tattoo," is a pretty important pro-union shout-out.
Read moreSantorum’s pro-ignorance populism could doom America
February 28, 2012Does Republican Rick Santorum want the American people to be as ill-informed and buffoonish as he acts? To make sure we are, he's willing to sacrifice our education and future job prospects
Read moreBring the troops home from Afghanistan
February 27, 2012The American people know that to stop the killing in Afghanistan there is only one option: get all the U.S. troops out of there.
Read moreHappy birthday, Marian Anderson! (with video)
February 27, 2012Mariann Anderson, the great contralto, perhaps the most renowned of the 20th century, would have been 115 years old today.
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