Justice

Government harassment of U.S. political activists clearly exists today, violating our fundamental democratic rights and creating a climate of fear and distrust which undermines our efforts to challenge official policy.

I think we all recognize that poverty in our nation has increased in the past three years, but what is not so much discussed is that it has been increasing steadily over the past 10 years.  In the past...

NEW JERSEY – The state Senate denied marriage equality to all its citizens. The marriage equality bill failed to pass in a 20-14 decision despite Democrats holding the majority. Senators James Beach (D-Camden), Paul Sarlo (D-Bergen) and Steve Sweeney...

The right wing has launched an all out deluge of criticism on AG Holder and President Obama because they have decided to try KSM and top Gitmo detainees in American civil courts.  While I've read over half a dozen...

I spent most of yesterday trying to intellectualise the outcome, but it comes down to three things, racism, sexism and privilege.

9 October 1940 – 8 December 1980------From the early Sixties in clubs in Germany and Liverpool, England, to his murder in New York City. From The Quarrymen to John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band and a little stint with a group known as the “Beatles.” Remember, enjoy and have a weekend of your choice.

What we know confidently now is that torture did take place under the Bush Administration by the CIA, that it didn't work or help keep Americans safe, that it permanently undermined our nation's moral authority in the world and that there is absolutely no regret or apology from those who oversaw and committed it.