In 1979, Nature magazine invited Sheldon Krimsky to debate Nobel Laureate David Baltimore, then a professor of biology at MIT on the collaborations between industry … Conflicts of Interest in ScienceRead more
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The Palestine Marathon
I never intended to run a marathon, but when I realized that I would be on hand for the 2019 Palestine Marathon, I registered. I … The Palestine MarathonRead more
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Our Ever-Deadlier Police State
Editor’s note: New Haven, Conn., was hit by four days of protests last week after police gunfire wounded an African American woman while officers were … Our Ever-Deadlier Police StateRead more
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The Man Who Saw Trump Coming A Century Ago
Distracted daily by the bloviating POTUS? Here, then, is a small suggestion. Focus your mind for a moment on one simple (yet deeply complex) truth: … The Man Who Saw Trump Coming A Century AgoRead more
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The “Shelby Mafia” Is Muscling Through a Major New Bank Merger
The main players in approving the $28 billion bank merger between SunTrust and BB&T, and the agency that will ultimately oversee it, can all be … The “Shelby Mafia” Is Muscling Through a Major New Bank MergerRead more
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A Word from Forgotten Black America
new book We Speak for Ourselves: A Word from Forgotten Black America. In his book, Watkins amplifies the experiences of poor black Americans he says … A Word from Forgotten Black AmericaRead more
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Whole Set of New Palestine, Israel Problems
As Benjamin Netanyahu returns from Washington to Jerusalem determined to keep his seat as Israel’s prime minister, it is clear that the Final Status issues … Whole Set of New Palestine, Israel ProblemsRead more
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The Public Banking Revolution Is Upon Us
As public banking gains momentum across the country, policymakers in California and Washington state are vying to form the nation’s second state-owned bank, following in … The Public Banking Revolution Is Upon UsRead more
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The History of Guam
David Vine JAISAL NOOR: While the media spotlight is now shining on Guam, it ignores the some 160,000 civilians who live there. The history of … The History of GuamRead more
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Looking Back at 1919
Reading about immigration policy, religious and racial bigotry, and terrorism fears in America in 1919 offers an eerie sense of decades melting away and past … Looking Back at 1919Read more