Published on http://www.truth-out.org “At MSU, it is important the classroom environment is conducive to a free exchange of ideas and is respectful of the opinions of others.”... Read more
United Nations human rights chief Navi Pillay is calling for an independent investigation into war crimes allegedly committed by Syrian rebel fighters. . .Pillay said those on both sides of... Read more
Baseball is a spirited race of man against man, reflex against reflex. A game of inches. Every skill is measured. Every heroic, every failing is seen and cheered, or booed. And then becomes... Read more
“The military is a voluntary thing. I’ve got a ton of respect for those who do it and make a huge sacrifice for this country. I chose a career 16 years ago that took me down a differen... Read more
“There is no quality in this world that is not what it is merely by contrast. Nothing exists in itself.” Herman Melville Lets’ contrast a “Truth Era” that we were in... Read more
“This is our first task, caring for our children. It’s our first job. If we don’t get that right, we don’t get anything right. That’s how, as a society, we will be judged. And by that... Read more
If Occupy Wall Street is correct, this election should be a shoe-in for President Obama: 1% opposed by 99%. No one expects that to be the case. What we expect will be more like the ch... Read more
Only 51.3% of the voter age American population came out to vote in the infamous 2000 George W. Bush/Gore “chad” presidential election. According to the wisdom of 2012 Republican... Read more
I’ve just seen the pilot episode of Revolution, a TV sci-fi by Jon Favreau in which within the first few minutes all power is lost all over the planet. Four more minutes... Read more
“The Singularity is a common matter of discussion in transhumanist circles. There is no clear definition, but usually the Singularity is meant as a future time when societal, scientifi... Read more
Past U.S. presidents have used their holiday messages to inspire the nation to face hard times by coming together. President-elect Donald J. Trump had his own idea. [...]
In an interview, Roy Cooper spoke about his legacy, how to appeal to Republicans and Democratic speculation that he might run for Senate or for president. [...]
The Biden administration has been caught by surprise when partners like South Korea and Israel have acted against U.S. interests and principles. [...]
Treaties ratified by the Senate in 1978 established permanent neutrality, but some Republicans regret that decision. [...]
The bird of brown and white feathers has long represented the United States as a majestic and soaring symbol, but only this week did a law make it official. [...]
The self-help author has twice run unsuccessfully for the Democratic presidential nomination. [...]
