The Spirit of Port Huron Endures
The Port Huron Statement was completed fifty years ago today. It remains a visionary document, and a call to continue the unfinished work of my generation.
View ArticleDemocratic Left Summer 2012 Issue
The Summer 2012 Issue of Democratic Left, the quarterly publication of the Democratic Socialists of America, is now available for download.
View ArticleFull Text of SCOTUS ACA Decision
Here is the full text of the Supreme Court opinion in National Federation of Independent Business vs. Sebelius, in which the Court upheld the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act.
View ArticleThe Barbecue Idea
Somewhere on this Weblog there will eventually be an essay about barbecue. You have been forewarned.
View ArticleFull Text of 2012 GOP Platform
Here is the full text of the GOP Platform as approved today in Tampa. I urge you to read it carefully.
View ArticleWhat I’m Reading: The S Word
The S Word gives Americans back a crucial aspect of their past and makes a forthright case for socialist ideas today.
View ArticleFull Text of 2012 Democratic Platform
Here is the full text of the Democratic Party Platform as approved this week in Charlotte. I urge you to read it carefully.
View ArticleSolidarity With The Chicago Teachers
The Chicago Teachers Union is currently on the front lines of a fight to defend public education. You can show your support by making a contribution to their Solidarity Fund. Every dollar helps.
View ArticleIt’s S17: Happy Anniversary!
Today marks the first anniversary of the beginning of the revolution.
View ArticleDemocratic Left Fall 2012 Issue
The Fall 2012 Issue of Democratic Left, the quarterly publication of the Democratic Socialists of America, is now available for download and reading online.
View ArticleWhat I’m Reading: Subterranean Fire
Sharon Smith presents the history of radicalism in the U.S. Labor Movement from the late 1800s forward, with an eye toward reclaiming its rich heritage for the Working Class struggles of today.
View ArticleWe Remember
As always as we observe Memorial Day I especially remember Wallace Malcom Hirstein, who served with great valor and courage in World War II.
View ArticleWhat I’m Reading: Dirty Wars
Scahill brings the secret forces conducting our global war into the light of day. They are not a pretty sight.
View ArticleRest in Peace, Pete Seeger
It is sad to learn of the passing of Pete Seeger, who has been a personal hero of mine most of my life.
View ArticleNew Project: Key City Singalong
Pete Seeger's recent passing has stirred me to think about the role of music in our world and in our lives as something other than a commodity. I've decided to do more than just think about it.
View ArticleThe First Decoration Day
Here's an account of one of the earliest known commemorations of Memorial Day, from professor David Blight's book The Civil War in American Memory.
View ArticleOpen Mic Night at Feed – Wednesday, June 11th
Come join us on Wednesday evening, June 11th at 7PM for Open Mic Night at Feed Arts Center in downtown Kankakee.
View ArticleKey City Singalong July 3rd at FEED
Join us on Thursday evening, July 3rd, from 7 to 9 PM at Feed Arts Center for the next Key City Singalong.
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