Politics and its Discontents

If you know anything about Old Testament traditions (and I confess to knowing only a little about them), you may be aware of the role played...

Since we first visited the island in 2010, my wife and I have developed a deep respect and affection for Cuba and its people. As I have indi...

Yesterday, The Mound of Sound had a post on the role that Pope Francis is playing in the climate change debate. Given his growing moral aut...

What do you do when citizens believe that democratic rights should be more than an illusion? Call in the authorities to remind them of their...

I just got back from my Algonquin trip, so just a very brief post. In skimming today's Star, there is a very interesting piece by Bob ...

Sometimes sweet justice prevails. Watch this video from Democracy Now's Amy Goodman to see how.

Just back from my hiatus, I found a very recent Charlie Rose interview with the always articulate Chris Hedges and Amy Goodman of Democracy...