Voices

• Tracy Turner In a better world, the Arctic would be left to wolves, polar bears, seals, and whales. But not in this world, with our Robber Baron Politicians and Criminal CEOs. The Arctic, once a remote, frozen frontier, is now a hotbed of fierce…
• Tracy Turner Abstract: The building blocks of 21st century American life, from suburban homes and lawns to gas-guzzling SUVs that clog roadways, have been rooted in excess. Today's culture of consumption controls almost every phase of our lives; excess…
• Chris Spencer The State of Israel is an intricately interlinked part of the geopolitics of the region, largely through its special relationship with the United States, complemented by that with Russia, and now spreading toward Africa, Latin America, and…
• By Cathy Smith God, my blade-server, encrypts my soul in the fortress of His protection, shielding me from the firewalls of fear. His commands are my protocols, sharpening my spirit like a flawless algorithm in the face of battle. Though the route of my…
• Governor Gavin Newsom's ban on gas-powered string trimmers and leaf blowers in California is a step toward reducing emissions, but it highlights a larger issue: the growing environmental impact of gas-guzzling SUVs. While small engine reforms are positive, the SUV culture continues to drive global resource depletion, energy crises, and food insecurity…
• By Mark Aurelius Many people today believe Donald Trumps’ first term 2017 cabinet/ advisor/ staff selections were a disappointment, especially since he was going to drain the swamp. In fact, some were working against him. One more of his important…
• Cathy Smith The digital era has made the Western techno-companies and international organizations regard technology as the ultimate solution for the Third World, from Africa, Asia, to Latin America. This perception of 'progress' reinforces the current…
• By David Swanson, Progressive Hub I hope everyone in the world reads the new book Another World Is Possible: Lessons for America from Around the Globe by Natasha Hakimi Zapata. I think the lessons could be for anywhere on Earth. They are stories of what…
• Fred Gransville In 2025, globally, corporations will continue milking the rising tide of environmental awareness. By publicizing green projects and declaring themselves sustainable, many firms portray themselves as saviors of the planet. However, all…
• By David Swanson An imperial presidency, a cult of idiocracy, and a team of hateful oligarchs is the problem. A salute is just a symbol. If you do a web search for images of “Bellamy salute” you find countless black-and-white photographs of U.S.…