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Economic Update: Private Profit vs. Social Benefit
Updates on my Bill Maher appearance, the Arizona execution, direct actions in Seattle and in New England, Derek Jeter tickets, and the Chinese meat scandal.
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The Rise of the Bankster Landlord
It's time to put an end to the financialization insanity that's hurting average people, destroying the American dream, and turning our economy into one big giant casino.
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New Hampshire Law Targets Military Recruitment Test in Schools
Under the law, which immediately takes effect, schools that allow the military to proctor the test must notify the military representative, parents, and students that Option 8 has …
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Gaza’s Resistance Will Not Be Crushed
The destruction is overwhelming, and everywhere, Palestinians lament there is nowhere that is safe.
Israeli Human Rights Spokesperson: Attacks on Civilians Unjustifiable
At least 613 Palestinians are now dead, as well as 27 Israeli soldiers and two civilians, on the 15th day of Operation Protective Edge.
Stopping Unpatriotic Corporate Inversions: A Vital First Step in Corporate Tax Reform
The FACT (Financial Accountability and Corporate Transparency) Coalition supports efforts to ensure that US multinational corporations remain in the country and pay their fair share of taxes.
“A Place of Indescribable Loss”: As Ceasefire Talks Begin, Israel Bombs Hospital, Mosques and Homes
The Israeli assault on Gaza has entered its third week as the Palestinian death toll has topped 600, mostly civilians. More than 100 of the dead are children.
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DRONES: Free Online Screening on July 30th – You’ll Want to See This
But, you hundreds of millions of odd-balls who, like me, happen to give a damn whether your government is murdering people in your name with your money will, in …
Police Brutality and the Failure of Liberal Democrats
Glen Ford says that the recent death of Eric Garner by the NYPD demonstrates that liberal democrats like NYC mayor Bill de Blasio will not end institutional racism.
Harassing the Drones
Judge David Gideon sentenced Mary Anne Grady Flores to a year in prison and fined her $1,000 for photographing a peaceful demonstration at the US Air National Guard's 174th …