Audio: Endless Occupation is No Strategy
As General Petraeus returns to Congress to deliver rosy pictures of the war in Iraq and to request more cash to fund it, we talk with Judith LeBlanc of United for Peace and Justice, whom you just heard in that clip and Rev. Osagyefo Sekou about the struggle for peace. We begin by examining a report by the Center for American Progress on the lack of progress in bringing the war to an end and the troops home.
Video: The Real McCain
Arizona resident and activist Carolyn Trowbridge talks about John McCain's record as a US Senator from that state. McCain, you may be surprised to learn, is no maverick but rather a representative of the most militaristic and right-wing sections of big capital.
10 things you should know about John McCain (but probably don't)
1. John McCain voted against establishing a national holiday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Now he says his position has 'evolved,' yet he's continued to oppose key civil rights laws.
Winning Iraqi Elections Bush-Style
Imagine, if you will, that it is 2014. President John McCain, soon after taking office, ended up heightening tensions with Iran and Russia beyond anything ex-President George W. Bush ever contemplated.
Book Review: The Firecracker Boys
This is a story about one of the most dangerous parts of the Cold War in the one place where the US and the Soviet Union were close geographical neighbors. Its reappearance is particularly timely given the growing interest in the politics of environmental issues.
'We All Have a Stake in Each Other' – Obama Remembers a King
In a brief but stirring commemorative speech in Fort Wayne, Indiana, April 4, on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the 40th anniversary of his assassination, Democratic presidential frontrunner Barack Obama recalled the civil rights leader's courage, his eloquence, and his leadership ability.
Toronto 18 Suspects Undergo Trial by Media
The trial of the only remaining youth in the Toronto 18 case commenced last week in a Brampton courtroom. The new details disclosed in the Crown factum filed in the case elicited depressingly new emotional lows in all of the accused and their families.
Book Review: Bad Samaritans
Every now and then a 'prize' of a book comes along that includes all the elements of good writing. Bad Samaritans is one of them. Using straightforward language that generally avoids using the lexicon of economists, and explains it well when it is used, Ha-Joon Chang writes a strong narrative about the ills of the capitalist world.
What does Cesar Chavez mean to you?
March 31st would have been Cesar Chavez's 81st birthday. This date also coincided with the March National Committee meeting of the Communist Party USA. Over the weekend, we had the chance to ask a few NC members what Cesar Chavez means to them.
Wall Street Trumps Main Street
When Wall Street gets in over its head, the government puts up your money to bail it out. But what happens when your personal finances are at risk? Not much.
