As thousands of people circled the White House to make known their objections to the multibillion dollar Keystone XL Project, I was again reminded of a comment by Jack …
Across the country, momentum has been building for an amendment to the U.S. Constitution declaring that the democratic rights and freedoms granted to people do not apply to corporations …
If you think soldiers won't do it, think again. Some of the stupidest people on Earth join the Army, and they, in contrast to the many intelligent young …
Demonstrators in New York marched across the Brooklyn Bridge to mark the two-month anniversary of Occupy Wall Street. (Photo: Todd Heisler / The New York Times) …
One of the oldest patterns of media coverage can be summed up this way: First, they ignore you. Then, they ridicule you. Then, they realize you are a story …
In 2004, the FBI warned Congress of an “epidemic of mortgage fraud,” of unscrupulous operators taking advantage of a booming real estate market. Less than two years later, an …
It’s that time of year again. This week marks the start of the 17th annual United Nations climate change conference, or Conference of Parties (COP). Held this …
The Occupy movement is alive, credible and growing in the United States and the world. International in scope, it began just a few months ago in New York City, …
"Nuts, vicious and wrong." That's what the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees thinks of Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich's wacko idea of putting kids to work …
Once again Republicans are ready to shut down the FAA to help a union-busting effort by Delta Airlines. At issue is a provision added to the FAA funding reauthorization …