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Having entered bankruptcy court (even a so-called 'structural' bankruptcy), General Motors (GM) is making history. It was once the titanic behemoth of American business, making more money than any... (More)
As the economy tumbles like weeds in an old western, companies are getting bailouts in the double digit billions, while workers are being asked to "sacrifice." (More)
Arlen Specter is a Party unto Himself.
That great observer of American democracy, Alexis de Tocqueville noted that U.S. political parties were like nations at war with one another. (More)
As the temperature of war increases in Iraq, and the U.S. increases troops in Afghanistan, an unanswered question looms. (More)
The Other Inauguration Celebration
According to the Pittsburgh based Human Right Coalition (HRC), guards and staff launched an attack timed to the inauguration, to send the message, "F--k a historical day, y'all always going to be... (More)
For generations, the name, Eartha Kitt, was synonymous with sexy, sultry, and outspoken. (More)
African Views on U.S. Presidential Campaigns
For millions of people, waking up the morning after the election was like going cold turkey after a serious addiction. (More)
From Fanon to Africa, With Love
As the economies of the West and East tumble, tremors may also be felt in African economies, as heightened food prices push populations to the breaking point of near starvation. (More)
It's been over a year since two members of the International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU), Local 10, were harassed, beaten and busted while trying to call their union rep on a cell phone. (More)
Seven years ago, in the twilight after 9/11 and in the wake of the anthrax attacks, Congress passed sweeping authorizations to the White House for war on a whim, and signed the so-called Patriot... (More)
In a matter of months, a new man will take the oath of office for the presidency... (More)
In a national political convention that was, until then, undistinguished, few saw the political sleight-of-hand that led Illinois Sen. Barack Obama's bitterest rival, New York's Democratic Sen.... (More)
Thank you, Re-Create '68, for inviting me to join your efforts in Denver, to practice real democracy in the shadows of the Empire... (More)
The conflict between Russia and Georgia gives us some idea of things to come... (More)
"Oooh! -- Sorry About that Slavery Thing!"
Several days ago, a majority of the U.S. House of Representatives approved a resolution apologizing for slavery. The Senate has not yet moved on such a measure, and probably has no intention to do... (More)
For most people, August 8th is merely a reference to the Beijing Olympics. (More)