Category Archives: Culture & Society

1 in 4 Americans Don’t Know Earth Circles Sun

The nation that put the first man on the Moon is failing to make the grade today when it comes to basic knowledge of the solar system and other fundamental scientific insight. That’s according to a new survey which concludes … Continue reading

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Putin: First Soviet Government was Mostly Jewish

Speaking at Moscow’s Jewish Museum, Russian president says politicians ‘were guided by false ideological considerations.’ Russian President Vladimir Putin said that at least 80 percent of the members of the first Soviet government were Jewish. “I thought about something just … Continue reading

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Howard Zinn: The Problem is Civil Obedience

Matt Damon, a lifelong friend of Howard Zinn and his family, read excerpts from a speech Howard Zinn gave in 1970 as part of a debate on civil disobedience. This performance was part of “The People Speak, Live!” with Matt … Continue reading

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The Sadomasochistic Origin of Valentine’s Day

Abby Martin takes a look at the history of Valentine’s Day, commenting on its sadistic origins and the corporate takeover of the holiday, which pushes the idea that consumerism equals love.

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Russia: Sochi Games Highlight Homophobic Violence

The Russian authorities need to address a deteriorating situation of widespread and concerted abuse against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people and activists. The authorities’ failure to act and some officials’ homophobic comments expose LGBT people to further harassment … Continue reading

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Rick Rozoff Exclusive TV Interview on Ukraine Crisis

Ukraine Rioters Brutally Beat Police, Storm Local Admin Building See also: The Militarisation of Kiev Protesters

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The Militarisation of Kiev Protesters

Demonstrations against the Ukrainian government are intensifying and expanding both in Kiev and the western part of the country. The protesters – supported by the leaders of the U.S. administration, the European Union and NATO, who went to salute them … Continue reading

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America on MLK’s Birthday: The Trifecta of Evils

By Glen Ford The people of the world think the U.S. is the most significant threat to peace.” When Dr. Martin Luther King died at the age of 39, he was quite clear about who and what was at the … Continue reading

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Cops War on American Citizens Deadlier than Iraq War

Over 5,000 people have been killed in the US by police than US soldiers have fallen during the Iraq war over the last 10 years. The figure seems to reflect the increased militarization of police and, shockingly, means that you … Continue reading

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Alive Inside: How the Magic of Music Proves Therapeutic for Patients with Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Could a pair of headphones change the lives of millions of Americans suffering from Alzheimers and dementia? “Alive Inside: A Story of Music & Memory,” a new documentary at the Sundance Film Festival, follows a social worker named Dan Cohen … Continue reading

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