F-35: Trillion Dollar Warplane’s Radar Doesn’t Work
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of austerity, it was the age of a trillion dollar warplane that no one could make work.
Comedy Sketch: ‘Bernie Bros On Campus’
Over the past months, I have taken a stab at sketch writing. My attempts at sketch writing mostly stem from the fact that I am enrolled in improvisation classes at the iO Theater in Chicago, and I performed in two sketch shows in the Chicago Sketchfest in January. I am
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Factory Girl’ by Rhiannon Giddens
Rhiannon Giddens has a concert of protest songs, which is touring called “Swimming in Dark Waters—Other Voices.” One of the songs she is performing in her set is an Irish ballad called “Factory Girl.” As Giddens says in the introduction, social progress often comes from disaster. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire
Hillary Clinton Runs From Free Trade Record At Debate
Hillary Clinton’s record on trade policy has continued to be a problem for her among Democratic voters – both in 2008 and today.
Violence and Death Sharply Decreased in Syria, Problems for ISIS in Raqqa
Next Cold War Roundup 3/7/16 There are widespread reports that the truce in Syria has produced a massive decrease in violence and death. Broader peace talks are scheduled for March 9 but the Syrian opposition are still undecided. The battle for Mosul is starting and there are reports from Raqqa
‘Excuse Me, I’m Talking:’ Clinton Campaign Attack Diminishes Important Debate In Flint
Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders participated in a debate hosted by CNN in Flint, Michigan. It was one of the more substantive debates of the 2016 election, and the debate was specifically aimed at calling more attention to the plight of Flint residents, who continue to endure the impacts
Clinton Benefits From US Media’s Misleading Reporting Of Delegate Counts
The vast majority of U.S. establishment media organizations report Democratic Party “super delegates,” as if they are part of the delegate totals presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are winning in primaries. However, this is incredibly misleading, and whether intended or not, it essentially serves to strengthen Clinton’s campaign
The US, Saudi Arabia, And The Destruction Of Libya By Western Forces
The aftermath of the regime change operation in Libya has become even more horrific, as the United States resumes bombing. The intelligence behind the latest decision to escalate military action in Libya is believed to be faulty again. Re-escalation of military operations by Western forces in Libya comes amidst a
Clinton’s Unveiled Plans For Workers And Trade Conflict With Her Record
Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign sounds more and more like Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign every day
DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz Caught Shilling For Payday Lenders
Payday lenders now have a new champion in Congress, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL)