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War is the enemy of the poor
Tavis Smiley talking: It is interesting, not just a week, but today, as we sit here for this conversation on the 13th anniversary of 9/11. … War is the enemy of the poorRead more
Water crisis in US
A new mass rally in Detroit is planned for Tuesday, September 2, the day the state-enforced city bankruptcy trial begins. Democracy activists throughout the Midwest … Water crisis in USRead more
Is the country racist?
john a. powel talking: my first thought is just my condolences and deep pain for the family and the community. And I know it’s a … Is the country racist?Read more
Not Acceptable in a Civilized Society
Michael McBride talking: certainly, our challenge, sitting at home, watching all of the violence that had taken place, the killing of Mike Brown, we were … Not Acceptable in a Civilized SocietyRead more
A $50,000 camera will keep you safe
At least 31 people were arrested in Ferguson, Missouri, last night as protests continued over the fatal police shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown. The cover … A $50,000 camera will keep you safeRead more
Blacks are not citizens
Just down Florissant is the grave of Dred Scott, who’s buried in the Calvary Cemetery on West Florissant Avenue. Born a slave in Virginia, Dred … Blacks are not citizensRead more
Sweet victory for Mexico beekeepers as Monsanto loses GM permit
A small group of beekeepers in Mexico has inflicted a blow on biotech giant Monsanto, which has halted the company’s ambitions to plant thousands of … Sweet victory for Mexico beekeepers as Monsanto loses GM permitRead more
Rise up against TTIP
TTIP is a so-called ‘free trade’ deal currently being negotiated by the EU and US. This deal will give big business more power over our … Rise up against TTIPRead more