Odd Bedfellows for Liberty
Liberty depends on whistleblowers willing to put themselves out there in the way of authoritarianism. These are the true patriots of American history fighting for our liberty.
Pope Francis Urges US to End Arms Trade and Open Doors to Immigrants
In the first ever pope address at a joint session of Congress, Pope Francis urged U.S. lawmakers to adopt the "Golden Rule" when dealing with immigration and to put an end to the international arms trade. But does money stand in the way?
Remembrance of Wars Past
We are missing any sense of connection to the government. While past administrations are to blame for this, Tom Engelhardt describes why there is no massive antiwar movement in America.
TransCanada’s Next Move After Keystone XL: Flood Mexico with Fracked Gas with State Department...
Though the Mexican government publicly denied the U.S. had any involvement in helping to usher in privatization of Mexico's energy sector, it appears the State Department has tracked gas pipeline developments in Mexico closely.
America, go big again
From the start of our United States, Americans have backed leaders who dared to do big public projects.
Who Polices the Pay Police?
Corporations have added a new level of “pay police” to oversee the platinum paychecks of top bosses. But even when the board runs this process, the chief’s pay keeps going up, up and away.
VIDEO: In Victory for Corporations, Court Rejects Rule on Labeling Goods Containing 'Conflict Minerals'
One of the deadliest documented conflict in African history is the fight over precious minerals. While many activist groups want mandatory labeling of "conflict minerals," a federal appeals court ruled against it this week.
VIDEO: As GOP Candidates Question Climate Change, Texas and Oklahoma Hit by Devastating Floods...
With severe storms leave extensive damage and at least 23 people dead in Texas and Oklahoma, Republicans presidential candidates continue to question climate change. Are these politicians crazy or just denying the truth?
The enemy is us
Looking back, the desire to make war and obliterate our “enemies” is a deeply ingrained and repetitive pattern in our history.
Carceral imperialism
The legacy of the U.S. war on Iraq and the road to Abu Ghraib.