There was a saying popular among anti-war protestors of the 1960s. Just because you’re paranoid, don’t think they’re not out to get you. We
Author: Susan Cunningham
Susan Cunningham is a retired teacher of American history. She lives near St. Louis, Missouri.
Whatever happened to working together for the common good?
I saw an essay called “Just Curious: What Made Americans so Fearful and Stupid as They Are Today,” and it struck a chord. I
Inside the mind of a low-income Republican voter
We Democrats keep asking ourselves why in the world poor people vote Republican when it’s the Democrats who build and defend programs that will
Rich Hill: An intimate look at poverty’s impact on kids
On the recommendation of someone who said everyone should see the movie “Rich Hill,” I attended the early show this morning. I hadn’t read
We’ve adjusted to the new normal, and that’s unfortunate
Don Corrigan, newspaper editor, author and college professor, taught us something new at the Missouri Progressive Action Group meeting on Saturday. In addition to
Democracy is not a spectator sport
When Missouri Governor Jay Nixon vetoed the recent tax-cut bill, he was overridden by the legislature. Many people are blaming one person–State Rep. Keith
Dereliction of environmental duty
Three events in the last two days have helped me better understand why citizens are helpless against purposeful polluters and the damage they cause
Robert Reich: The war on the poor and working class, in 2 min., 15 sec.
This is the best summary of the not-so-hidden agenda of the corporate class to weaken the tiny bit of power the working class still
Fear works
American workers are afraid of losing their jobs. That’s obvious. I have a step-granddaughter who worked part time at a gas station/convenience store in
Invisible and hurting
Many of my friends have been incredibly generous with donations of food, money, toiletries and blankets to the St. Louis Homeless Winter Outreach volunteers.