There seems to always be a line that can’t be crossed. Real or imagined, people are reluctant to go into unfamiliar or forbidden territory,
Should we fear the Muslim Brotherhood?
The hysterical reporting, in some mainstream media outlets, about Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood is rooted in ignorance. In his recent article in Truthdig, “Fear Not
De-funding imagination: a bad economic move
The biggest losers in the Congressional race to be the biggest spending-cutter could be imagination, creativity and ingenuity—elements that are essential to economic recovery
Why can’t we get real about illegal guns?
With polling numbers showing that a majority of Americans support sensible, effective measures like those proposed by Mayors Against Illegal Guns, why is it
Mayors vs. illegal guns
Another senseless mass killing has put the issue of gun control and illegal guns front and center in the public debate. Sadly, we’ve been
Struggling with mental illness as services disappear
People who work or volunteer in mental health services in the St. Louis area are plenty worried, with good reason. Because of Missouri’s budget
Vermont challenges corporate personhood
In a recent article in Truthdig, Christopher Ketcham reports on Vermont State Senator Virginia Lyons’ introduction of a resolution for passage in the Vermont
Roots Action wants Spain to prosecute the “Bush Six”
Spanish courts are considering prosecuting six of George W. Bush’s lawyers under international law. Roots Action, the activist group recently launched by Daniel Ellsberg
Track your Representatives and Senators via Megavote
Congress.org is touting a new email alert and newsletter service called Megavote. By submitting your email address and other info, you get: • A
President Obama needs to touch base more often
George Lakoff has repeatedly stressed the “framing deficit” with which progressives are constantly struggling. Whether it was before last November’s election, during the lame