International
Oscars, shmoscars, here are the 2013 Progie film awards
March 11, 2014In an attempt to draw attention to films of social significance with progressive content, I developed The Progie Awards. A collective of international film writers nominates films and actors for these awards.
Read moreBig questions emerge over congressional backing for Venezuelan protests
March 10, 2014The idea of Venezuelans "protesting peacefully" reflects media bias. As protests mounted , police didn't intervene until gov. officers were attacked or burned.
Read moreIraqi women protest proposed Islamic law
March 10, 2014Iraqi women demonstrated against a draft law that would permit the marriage of nine-year-old girls and automatically give child custody to fathers.
Read moreMajor media manipulates Venezuela coverage
March 5, 2014The big demonstrations and counter demonstrations in Venezuela have been covered in the U.S. and international press and media, but how they are covered is a major issue.
Read moreIs Ukraine one “regime change” too many?
March 3, 2014Broader issues than Ukraine are at stake; like it or not, the United States can benefit from a cooperative relationship with Putin's Russia.
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