In my forthcoming book, The Digital Wasteland, I make two broadly defined observations. First, our democracy is unravelling before our very eyes…
In response to former Governor Andrew Cuomoās recent comments that young, Jewish, and pro-Palestinian voters overwhelmingly supported and helped Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani…
The Democratic party has significant work to do if it hopes to bounce back from its 2024 electoral defeat. Making inroads with…
Since the attached article was published on May 2, 2025, Trump has made matters worse by having his Congressional Republicans shred Americaās…
The Democratic party of Minnesotaās largest city has endorsed a democratic socialist over a two-term incumbent mayor, according to Minneapolis DFL convention…
In 2022, Nazi-saluter Elon Musk opened his brand-new Tesla plant in the East-German town of GrĆ¼nheide. Ever since, locals came to know…
The Gaza Freedom flotilla coalition is sailing its next ship to break the illegal Israeli blockade of Gaza. The Handala departed for Gaza…
Some of the worldās largest private security firms are making millions by aiding Immigration and Customs Enforcementās (ICE) mass deportations ā and…
Thereās been a lot of buzz around Conor Doughertyās recent New York Times piece, āWhy America Should Sprawl.ā The article argues that the…
As I write this note, I am about to embark on a month long journey around Europe researching small scale, bioregional textile…
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