Joe Sims
LATEST ARTICLES BY Joe Sims
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Online campaign to boycott Koch Industries grows
February 15, 2012The Koch brothers are a major funder of the tea party and several right-wing think tanks.
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Henry Winston centennial celebration to be held in New York
February 9, 2012A national and international campaign won her release and acquittal. Winston played a key role in the campaign.
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Black atheists plan billboard campaign for African American History Month
February 8, 2012Featured on the billboard are images of famous 19th and 20th century African American figures along with contemporary freethinkers.
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Clint Eastwood Super Bowl ad has GOP on the defensive
February 7, 2012The ad, sponsored by Chrysler has Eastwood, a Republican, touting progress in the economic recovery and particularly the auto bailout.
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National Underground Railroad Freedom Center may close doors
February 6, 2012The Freedom Center may have to close its doors due to a lack of funding.
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Chris Rock says he’s willing to pay higher taxes
February 3, 2012Jesus would support taxing the rich, said President Barack Obama at this week's national prayer breakfast.
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Don Cornelius, creator of “Soul Train,” dead at 75
February 2, 2012Don Cornelius, creator of the iconic "Soul Train" television show, was found dead on Wednesday at his California home. He was 75.
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Justice Department investigating over 100 voting rights violations
January 27, 2012Eric Holder said the Department of Justice has opened up over 100 investigations into possible voting rights violations across the country.
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