No sooner had Republican congressional leaders reached a deal with Democrats April 8 on the current year's budget that cut $38 billion and averted a government shutdown, than…
Op-Ed
Tax havens have gotten a lot of press lately. In Britain, the UK Uncut movement has mounted demonstrations across the country against tax dodging by large corporations and…
America's wars came home today in the mail, with a letter from the Selective Service. Enclosed was my son Jed's draft card, just a week ahead of his…
Washington – The American ruling class is failing us — and itself. At other moments in our history, the informal networks of the wealthy and powerful…
Here's a bit of political trivia: Three of the goofiest, most anti-worker governors in America are named Rick. What're the odds of that? They are Scott…
Kabul – Before coming to Afghanistan, I spent a week with students and teachers from a Colorado College nonviolence class who invited me to join them for their…
In the past few months, Obama has had time to play golf. He’s had time to fill out his NCAA basketball playoff bracket. He’s had time to go…
(Photo: Mass Communication Specialist Senior Chief Kevin Elliott / US Navy) When is a whistleblower not a whistleblower? When he's a scapegoat. Pfc. Bradley Manning is…
Protester with Harry Potter-themed sign at Prop 8 protest in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: yensid1998) Who knew Harry Potter’s magic powers were for real? Okay, excuse…
Today’s “currency wars” stand at the intersection of many critical issues. These include the ability of developing countries to deploy capital controls, the role of the US as…