Social Justice

Build Settlements, Be Intransigent, Get Weaponry

by Steve Horn — December 9, 2010 - 3:11pm

Op-ed by Steve Horn--On Dec. 9, 2010, Haaretz, one of Israel's top newspapers and news sources, reported that the United States would allocate some $205 million for something called an "Iron Dome anti-rocket system." As a reward, then, for the non-stop building of settlements, Israel was showered with weapons by the U.S., thanks mostly to the Pro-Israel lobby, which has remained a huge obstacle in solving the Israel-Palestine conflict from time immemorial.

What's The Matter With America?

by Anne Landman — October 10, 2010 - 10:37am

After the November, 2008 general election, former House Majority leader Tom Delay commented that rather than hold a formal inauguration, Barack Obama should have "a nice little chicken dinner, and then we'll save the $125 million." Then rumors emerged that Obama wasn't born in the U.S.

Main Source:

The Village Voice, September 29, 2010

Will the NAIC Be a Hero for Consumers, or Insurers?

by Anne Landman — August 17, 2010 - 11:25am

Wendell Potter is a former health insurance company executive, and he knows exactly how health insurance companies maximize profits at the expense of policyholders. Now Wendell is putting his inside knowledge of the industry to work -- for policyholders.

Main Source:

Life and Health National Underwriter Insurance News, August 16, 2010

Israel's Spin Machine: It Keeps Spinning, and Spinning, and Spinning

by Steve Horn — June 9, 2010 - 5:08pm

Topics: Activism, Human Rights, International, Lobbying, Propaganda, Public Relations, Social Justice, War / Peace

As per usual, when push comes to shove, the right-wing Israeli government, along with the Israel Defense Forces spinmeisters, have gone back to the simple formula: when they do something illegal and barbaric, blame the victim, for the United States will obligingly agree and stand by that narrative. Like always, while the rest of the world protests in condemnation and speaks out against Israel's actions and crimes, the U.S. government stands by complicitly, continuing to shower Israel with over $3 billion per year in military aid into perpetuity.

50th Anniversary of The Pill: Triumph and Controversy

by Megha Desai — May 4, 2010 - 3:16pm

Topics: Religion, Social Justice, Women

In May of this year, the oral contraceptive known as "The Pill" turns 50 years old, and on this anniversary it is worth reflecting on the Pill's impact, and the obstacles women have faced in obtaining and using it.

Government Report Absolves ACORN of Voter Fraud

by Anne Landman — December 27, 2009 - 11:18am

A newly-issued Congressional Research Service (CRS) study (pdf) on the activities of the community group ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now) found no evidence the group has eng

Main Source:

New York Times, December 23, 2009

Faking Reality in the Name of National Interest

by Anne Landman — August 13, 2008 - 10:20am

First the organizers of China's spectacular Olympic opening ceremony admitted that they digitally faked the dazzling "footprint" fireworks that viewers saw on TV leading up to the Bird's Nest stadium.

Main Source:

ABC News, August 12, 2008

Help Yourself to Deportation

by Diane Farsetta — August 6, 2008 - 3:08pm

Following a raid on a meatpacking plant in Postville, Iowa that's been condemned as "inhumane" and "a Kafkaesque travesty of justice," U.S.

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Associated Press, August 6, 2008

Puerto Rico: Not So Rico

by Judith Siers-Poisson — July 30, 2008 - 9:36am

Ed Morales takes the 110th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Puerto Rico as an opportunity to talk about its status. "The United States invaded the island on July 25, 1898, and claimed it as booty after the Spanish-American War.

Main Source:

Progressive Media Project, July 23, 2008