The popular singer Lauryn Hill has been ordered to undergo counseling due to her alleged “conspiracy theories”. But what do those theories consist of? They include an understanding of the racism that […]
Is Corporate America Feeling the Heat?
Participants in the protest marches against the Zimmerman verdict in both Oakland and Los Angeles commented that there seemed to be a new layer of black youth who were getting involved. […]
Governor Frackenlooper Confronted
Here is a video of Colorado Governor Frackenlooper, er, Hickenlooper, being confronted by residents in Wells County, Colorado. The background is this: This is one of the counties that has been devastated […]
Health Care “Reform”
The following was written by a worker in the US health care industry who reports her experiences as Obama’s health care “reform” nears becoming effective. There are several reasons why Obama Care […]
The Cult of the Individual
I was asked on Facebook why there is no general revolt as a result of the government shutdown. Why does the majority appear unconcerned with the fact that the poorest are the […]
Government Shuts Down: Wall St. Journal Worries
Any time the Wall St. Journal proposes that “individuals” should be treated the same as businesses, and any time they criticize the hard line Republicans in Congress, you know there is a […]
Video – Occupy Oakland: An Insider’s View
Recently a documentary came out about Occupy Oakland, whose second birthday is approaching. As somebody who was intimately involved in Occupy, especially in its early and most radical period, I took a […]
The German Elections
Note: National elections were held in Germany on Sunday, Sept. 22. As the most powerful capitalist country in the European Union, these elections hold more than just national importance. Below a German […]
Industry funding scientific research
Here is an interesting article on the links between scientific researchers and private industry. It seems that the European Union is considering regulating endocrine disrupting chemicals. Recently, 18 scientists signed an editorial criticizing […]
Now It’s Getting Really Serious
When Wall St. investor gurus start looking at environmental issues and resource depletion issues as a major factor in investing, then you know things are really serious. Here’s an interview from today’s […]