The Michigan Civil Rights Commission — a governor-appointed board established in 1963 to investigate and prevent discrimination — released a 138-page report on the Flint … Racism was a big factor in the Flint water crisisRead more
USA
Commutation of Chelsea Manning
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest told reporters there was a stark difference between the cases of U.S. Army whistleblower Chelsea Manning and NSA whistleblower … Commutation of Chelsea ManningRead more
The Women’s Marches and the Politics of Care
The Women’s Marches across America and the world were peaceful, family-oriented, and cooperative. They required energy and effort, along with the devotion to travel, gather, … The Women’s Marches and the Politics of CareRead more
A Cabal of Religious Extremists, Privatization Advocates & Racists
Notorious Mercenary Erik Prince Is Advising Trump from the Shadows Jeremy Scahill talking: Betsy DeVos is the sister of Erik Prince, the founder of Blackwater. … A Cabal of Religious Extremists, Privatization Advocates & RacistsRead more
The Long History of US Meddling in Foreign Elections
A wide range of politicians and media outlets have described the alleged Russian interference in the last US presidential election (by way of hacking) as … The Long History of US Meddling in Foreign ElectionsRead more
Poisoned for two years
Keri Webber’s family has been poisoned with lead in their tap water over the almost two years that the city of Flint, Michigan drew its … Poisoned for two yearsRead more
Is It Game Over for the Climate Fight?
One possibility is, we’ve lost. It’s a real possibility, and we should consider it carefully instead of ignoring it because it’s emotionally unpalatable. I think … Is It Game Over for the Climate Fight?Read more
Revolt Is the Only Barrier to a Fascist America
The ruling elites, terrified by the mobilization of the left in the 1960s, or by what [political scientist] Samuel P. Huntington called America’s “excess of … Revolt Is the Only Barrier to a Fascist AmericaRead more
Civil disobedience is the sole path
17 March 2003 Civil disobedience is the sole path left for those who cannot support the Bush-Blair pact of aggression. Only then will politicians on … Civil disobedience is the sole pathRead more