Since Barack Obama first began trying to become the President of the United States, there have been those who called him a socialist. During
Author: Mike Davis
Mike Davis is a local community organizer for groups such as the Coffee Party and Moveon.org and works with Veterans for Peace on a regular basis.
Your laptop [and mine] are fueling DR Congo’s civil war
The device you are reading this on, whether you are a Mac or PC fan, is very likely helping to fuel the ongoing civil
New Ilinois law impedes access to information
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn recently signed into law HB1716. which allows public agencies to charge people for the cost of record retrieval if the records are
Benzos: more dangerous than the conditions they treat?
Benzodiazepines may be the most dangerous drugs in the world. Benzos, as they’re commonly called, were introduced as anti-seizure medications in the mid-1970s. One
Right wingers call for violent overthrow: Nothing new
Right winger Martin Gheen has called for violent overthrow of the American Government as a solution for those who disagree with President Obama’s policies. In
Pawn shops: age-old business, brand new clientele
The idea of using pawn shops as a barometer for the economy is not new – it just makes sense. When people start to
Are U.S. conditions ripe for London-style riots?
In the wake of the London riots, professionals and amateurs are working to decode the exact “causes” of the riots, both proximate and ultimate.
Schakowsky’s bill would create 2 million jobs
Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) has proposed a jobs bill that would provide more than two million jobs for people who are currently unemployed. The
Progressive groups switch from defense to offense
For some time, those who support progressive policies have been on defense, attempting to hold onto the gains of the past. Major campaigns have
Old-school organizing: Vermont healthcare campaign’s “secret” weapon
How did Vermont manage to approve universal healthcare, when its governor initially gave it a zero-percent chance of passing? The driving force was old-school