Erin McCarley: An Open Letter to the DNC From an American Centrist
I respectfully encourage the DNC to abandon its corporate allegiance, re-configure its membership and shift into alignment with the will of the people.
John Atcheson: The Influence of Liars and the Failure of Corporate Media
The press is no longer free. It is enslaved by capitalists who would rather make money than tell the truth.
George Monbiot: Start Making Sense
By understanding the psychological buttons they’re pressing, we can stop demagogues from destroying our democracy.
Tom Engelhardt: America’s Addictions
Opioids, Donald Trump, and War When you think of addiction in America today, one thing comes to mind: the opioid epidemic. And it should. It’s serious. According to the National … Continue reading
Marc Jampole: Facebook, Uber and Wells Fargo say they’re very very sorry about that thing that happened
Say you’re sorry when you do something wrong. But only if you get caught. When one advertiser does something completely new and different, like when Budweiser put a dog named … Continue reading
Chris Hedges: Donald Trump’s Greatest Allies Are the Liberal Elites
The liberal elites, who bear significant responsibility for the death of our democracy, now hold themselves up as the saviors of the republic. They have embarked, despite their own corruption … Continue reading
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