News and Analysis

Robert Reich’s irrational exuberance

Can capitalism be reformed?

May 15, 2012

A response to Reich's defense of capitalism in the wake of the French elections.

Study: Conversion to renewable energy possible soon

Only real obstacle: capitalist system

May 14, 2012

Researchers from Stanford and UC Davis recently released a study showing that such a world is not only possible, but could be realized within our lifetimes.

US hypersonic flight fails

Coverage reflects pro-imperialist media bias

May 13, 2012

Bland media coverage of a failed U.S. hyper technology vehicle flight contrasts with the fear-mongering over a North Korean satellite launch.

Major victory in fight for transgender equality

EEOC bars discrimination based on gender identity

May 13, 2012

The ruling concerned the case of Mia Macy, a ballistics technician who applied for a contractor position with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms before she transitioned.

What's behind Obama's 'evolving' view on gay marriage?

The struggle for full equality continues

May 12, 2012

In a surprise move on May 9, President Obama finally affirmed his support, at least in words if not actions, for marriage equality for same-sex couples.

Carta del embajador Jorge Bolaños Suárez al periodista Wolf Blitzer

del programa The Situation Room

May 11, 2012

En relación con el Sr. Alan Gross

Ambassador Jorge A Bolaños´ Letter to CNN Anchor Wolf Blitzer

Regarding Alan Gross Sr.

May 11, 2012

Cuban ambassador Jorge Bolaños responds to Blitzer's distortions regarding Alan Gross.

Understanding the Sudan - South Sudan conflict

The material and historical roots of the escalating war

May 10, 2012

The sum total of the current tensions between The Sudan (North) and South Sudan is leading to a significant danger of war, both inside each region and between the North and South.

US injustice system

Investigation reveals FBI manipulation of evidence

May 8, 2012

On April 17, the Washington Post reported what activists and the Black community already knew: that the FBI will manipulate evidence to convict political prisoners.

Bank foreclosures affect one in 10 children

In brief

May 8, 2012

The economic crisis caused by Wall Street and the banks in 2008 led to a tidal wave of bank foreclosures.

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