Opinion
Crystal Lee Sutton: Thunder in North Carolina
September 19, 2009In the 1960s and early 1970s, textile workers in North Carolina inspired labor and workers everywhere with their successful assault on the Southern, non-union fortress, built by JP Stevens. In 1967, the Steven’s sweatshop empire included...
Read moreThe Baader Meinhof Complex: a movie review
September 19, 2009At every political gathering, it seems, there are those who decide to go off in some strange direction.
Read moreMoney can’t defeat outrage against Bloomberg
September 18, 2009The incumbent mayor of New York City, opposed by Democrat Bill Thompson in the upcoming mayoralty election, is multi billionaire business tycoon Bloomberg. The recent endorsements of Bill Thompson by two powerful New York City unions,...
Read moreMinefields in the health care endgame
September 15, 2009I was ecstatic at the temper and pitch of President Obama's health care address. I accept in principle the president's position that the political instability arising from too dramatic a shock to the existing complex US...
Read moreStatement from ACORN regarding recent news reports
September 13, 2009The relentless attacks on ACORN’s members, its staff and the policies and positions we promote are unprecedented. An international entertainment conglomerate, disguising itself as a “news” agency (Fox), has expended millions, if not tens of millions...
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