Famed progressive author, teacher and activist Howard Zinn died suddenly on January 27, 2010. To celebrate Zinn’s life and legacy, Boston University initiatied a
Democrats could give Obama cover for Libya
“When the president does it, that means that it is not illegal.” These are famous and not unexpected words from Richard Nixon in his
13 new state laws progressives can applaud
Thanks to some smart and courageous state legislators around the country, the progressive agenda actually inched forward in 2011. Yes, you read that correctly:
Best and worst of times for St. Louis City parents of school kids
There is a widespread misperception that, unless it’s a Catholic school or very expensive private school, to send your children to school in the
Deciphering the double-speak of U.S. foreign policy
One of the most crazy-making aspects of political news is having to listen to government double-speak, especially when it involves foreign policy. When the
The other side of the Newt coin
Newt Gingrich has been the subject of well-deserved criticism as he attempts to be the “outside-insider” candidate to win the Republican presidential nomination. Because
Heroin deaths rise: Afghanistan war is to blame
Jessie Outhouse of East Alton, Illinois, was found dead on June 13th, 2011 from what is believed to be Madison Count’s 12th heroin overdose
Poetic justice for campaign contributors
The behavior of the human species, especially when under pressure, is demonstrated with remarkable clarity in both sports and politics. Every day is different;
Unions are hitting the bull’s-eye
I’d never heard of Valley Stream. It sounds like the sorta non-descript town that could be anywhere in America. (Apparently it’s in New York.)
Honor Flight: Remembering, wondering
My Southwest Airlines “A” boarding pass on flight #427 from Baltimore to Albany lost its advantage last week, as I was bumped to the