Libby Schaaf was sworn in as the newly elected mayor of Oakland today. The entire city council is controlled by the real estate and other corporate interests, as their campaign finance disclosure […]
Oakland’s New Mayor
The Liberal Democrats
As the movement against police brutality and police-involved murder moves forward, it will have to clarify how it sees the Democratic Party, especially its liberal wing. This has always been a stumbling […]
Music: The Sounds of Nature?
“…after the mighty advances made by the natural sciences in the present century, we are more than ever in a position to realise, and hence to control, also the more remote natural […]
Bosnia update
Tuzla workers’ march Postscript at 14.30 hrs Sunday 12 December 2014 Today the wall round Europe was too high for the workers of Tuzla. The border police were under very strict instructions: […]
Bosnian cauldron ready to blow?
(Note: In the 1990s, the former Yugoslavia was ripped apart in a bloody civil war. Croats, Serbs and Bosnians were at each other’s throats. Young and old, male and female – thousands […]
“You can’t have capitalism without racism.”
A mid west carpenter reports having several discussions with co-workers about the Michael Brown case. He says that the co-workers (all white) at first defend the police. “Are you kidding?” he asks […]
Thoughts on the Human Brain
(Note: There is a discussion on the Socialistdiscussion e mail list about a review of the film “Lucy”, which led to a discussion on the workings of the human brain. Below are […]
An Incredible Statement
“When these funerals are over, those responsible will be called on the carpet and held accountable.” Patrick Lynch, head of NYC Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association referring to New York’s mayor, Bill de Blasio With […]
“Thin Blue Line” Returns to the Offensive
It was inevitable that they would counter-attack. After the exoneration of Darren Wilson (who killed Michael Brown) was announced, everybody from President Obama to the Wall St. Journal hoped that would be […]
Two New York Cops Shot
We have just received news that a young black man, Ismaaiyl Brinsley, has reportedly shot and killed two New York cops in revenge for the police murder of Eric Garner. This will […]