The Energy Independence Myth.
This week we focus on a thin slice of the energy pie to disabuse the notion of “energy independence.” When politicians reference this concept they...
The United States Postal Service.
The United States Postal Service is one of the most derided institutions in the country. Also, it’s one of the most highly regarded according to...
On Protest and Anti-Semitism.
A critical analysis of Scott Galloway's anti-protest interview, highlighting the dangers of misinformation and propaganda in the media landscape.
“Project 2025.”
Learn about the dangerous plans Republicans concoct when out of office, as seen in the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 playbook. Explore the...
Over the Borderline: Part One.
Explore New York City's migrant crisis in the first part of our series "Over the Borderline." Learn about the impact on the city, the challenges...
Over The Borderline: An Introduction.
Explore the complexities of immigration in the US and the border crisis in "Over The Borderline" series. Dive into root causes, political...
Mental Health Care in America.
Explore the dark connection between capitalism and mental health in America, tracing the history of treatment from asylums to community care, and the...
2024: Welcome to Another Year in Bizarro America.
Explore the tension between progress and suffering in America as we head into 2024. Dive into Max's unfiltered take on the state of the country and...
Strike!
Exploring the current state of the labor movement in the US, this blog delves into the impact of recent strikes and the ongoing struggle for workers'...
The End of Affirmative Action.
Affirmative action has a long history in the United States, beginning with the labor movement in the 1930s. But over time, the country and the courts...
Airline Crisis: Why Is the FAA Failing Under Buttigieg?
Pete Buttigieg is in the news a lot for a Transportation Secretary. Either he’s a media darling the Democratic establishment is keen to keep in the...
Public Education: Parts One, Two, and Three.
Public education is a universal part of the American experience. Every one of us interacts with our system of education, whether directly or through...
The Black & Jewish Divide in America: The Fractured "Grand Alliance"
Fascism, Nazism and antisemitism are back in the headlines. Conservative media and the New Right are relaxing with popcorn and settling in to watch...
Public Education: Part Three. Criticize, Demonize, Then Privatize.
This is it. The moment about seven of you have been waiting for. The dramatic conclusion to the three part series on public education that no one...