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Facts, Myths and Gospel: Mikey Weinstein and Author Reza Aslan Discuss “Zealot”
Dr. Reza Aslan is interviewed about his new book which looks at the ways Jesus Christ's image has been abused by the Christian Right.
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A Winning Agenda That Meets Women’s Economic Needs
A new survey reveals that female voters believe Democrats were better on the economy than Republicans.
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Assad Opponents See US Distancing Itself from their Goals in Syria
Syrian opposition leaders say thereu2019s just one way to interpret the U.S. stalling on promised military aid while rebels lose ground: Goodbye, and good luck.
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NC Passes Voter Suppression Measures as DOJ Moves to Protect Voting Rights in TX
North Carolina moves the first of many voter restriction laws made possible by SCOTUS' dismantling of the Voting Rights Act.
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California Hunger Strikers Enter Third Week, Face Retaliation
On July 8, more than 30,000 prisoners in California refused meals in the third such strike in two years. Prisoners in solitary confinement at Pelican Bay State Prison, some …
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Obama Is Complicit in Nation’s Violent, Discriminatory Behavior, Laws
The George Zimmerman verdict indicates a need for more than personal soul-searching by Americans. A national conversation about racism is warranted.
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The Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act Rebrands Constitutionally Protected Behavior as Terrorism
Sarahjane Blum is lead plaintiff in the Center for Constitutional Rights challenge to the federal Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act. She and CCR have appealed the
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The US Military’s Limited Critique of Itself Ensures Future Disasters
Is it possible that the best way to win future wars is to avoid them altogether?
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John Lewis Marches On
Bill Moyers recounts the history of civil rights activist and Congressman John Lewis in two videos.
Portugal Economy Sinks, State Clings to Bailout’s Austerity Terms
Wouter De Broeck: Creditors breathe a sigh a relief and ordinary people pay big price over deal, while no political party is seen as credible before discontent voters.