democracy

Poll: Many Americans prefer socialism over capitalism

April 10, 2009 By Teresa Albano

This poll made our day. According to a recent Rasmussen Report, only 53 percent of American adults believe capitalism is better than socialism.

Talkin peace and justice with Pete Seeger

June 15, 2007 By Tim Wheeler

The latest chapter in Pete Seeger’s long and illustrious life is a petition drive by thousands of his fans to convince the American Friends Service Committee, a Quaker group, to nominate the great U.S. folksinger for...

Media reform is all about democracy

January 19, 2007 By Teresa Albano

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The media reform movement has come into its own with its most recent conference held here Jan. 12-14.

Watergate: First in a series of very American coups

July 1, 2005 By Tim Wheeler

WASHINGTON — Suddenly, the Watergate conspiracy is back in the headlines with the revelation that former FBI officer W. Mark Felt is the mysterious “Deep Throat” who fed Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward tips on the...

Don’t take voting rights for granted

March 18, 2005 By Tim Wheeler

SELMA, Ala. — The Rev. C.T. Vivian of Atlanta stood in the midst of the surging crowd at the conclusion of the Bridge Crossing Jubilee here March 6. Well-wishers congratulated him on the big turnout for...