Plague Journal #17: It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Over
Nobody can begin to reliably state where we are, in the midst of what looks like it’s becoming a much bigger affliction.
Chris Hedges: Don’t be Fooled by the Cancel Culture Wars
The politically correct speech and symbols of inclusiveness, without a concerted assault on corporate power, will do nothing to change the system.
A Swede Explains: We Made Mistakes, But We Admit Them and Improve — Unlike Some Countries
And here, no one will lose their jobs for being at home sick, or be bankrupted by healthcare costs.
An Echo Through Time: ‘Private Property, Get Out!’
Demanding protesters avoid treading on private property has a long, racist history in this country.
Sioux People Win Temporary Victory on Dakota Access Pipeline
New review is estimated to take more than a year, unless a higher court overrules federal judge.
Food for Thought
Mr. FishDwayne Booth (a.k.a., Mr. Fish) is a cartoonist and freelance writer, has been published in many reputable and prestigious magazines, journals and newspapers. In addition to Harper’s Magazine, his…
Plague Journal #16: Memo From POTUS to You, the Voters
In order to assure free and fair elections this November, we are providing you with information to help you participate in our most important civic duty, voting.
Fourth of July Musings: The Curse of Exceptionalism and the Perils of Patriotism
Our messianic belief that we are the chosen nation has been disastrous for so many here and abroad.
Chris Hedges: My Student Comes Home
In 1990, Lawrence Bell was 14, orphaned and living in an abandoned house when three Camden cops pressured him to sign a confession of murder. Sunday, thanks to the dogged…
Gov. Newsom Made a Cynical Gamble on Prisons During the Pandemic — and Californians Will Pay with Their Lives
The Democratic governor's unwillingness to release prisoners has allowed a viral conflagration which threatens the Bay Area and beyond.
View from Death Row: The Disproportionate Blues
We African Americans have often been told that times have changed. We are tired of pretending.
Livin’ on Tulsa Time: Infiltrating ‘Trump Country’ to Fly a Different Flag
These antiwar veterans agree this was the mission they most believed in.
The Arrested Development of Stephen Miller
He has been dreaming this sad dream of revenge for more than half of his life and now he is acting it out on a scale far grander than he…
Chris Hedges: Gaslighted by the Ruling Class
We are trapped in an abusive relationship. When we finally have enough, our abuser comes after us with flowers and apologies, promising never to do it again.
Who Should Decide When and How Schools Reopen?
Here's a hint: Not politicians, district officials, bean counters or the president.