Take Syria Seriously–And Stay Out
Why start another body count in a Middle East conflict with no direct relationship to U.S. security?
A Coup in Paraguay? Who Cares!
I had trouble finding San Franciscans who knew where Paraguay was or cared what happened there.
Visiting Gerardo Hernandez in Federal Prison
We visited Gerardo Hernandez for the fifth time and, as usual, his spirits seemed higher than ours despite the fact that he resides in a maximum-security federal prison.
Romney Vs. Obama: The Prizefight Election
Imagine a heavyweight fight announcer introducing the contenders at the 2012 presidential elections debate.
Was This The Last Time the U.S. Is Invited to a Hemispheric Summit?
Only the U.S. and Canada continue supporting the policy that keeps Cuba out of the Organization of American States summits. At the last meeting, Latin American leaders agreed: they do not need Washington to hold a meeting.
Brian Latell’s Well-Known “Fidel” Secrets
The exiles and government officials who upbraid him have yet to thank Fidel for providing them with long-term employment.
Massacres and PTSD
To stop future massacres, send Bales back to Afghanistan for trial. Let’s see how “diminished capacity” plays in Kandahar – the scene of the crime.
Senators Moving On To The Next War
Bi-partisan group in the Senate remains fully committed to ignoring all evidence in their quest to bomb Iran.
As Republicans Implode, I’m Uneasy
The GOP keeps offering comedic gaffes and outrageous statements, but don’t count on a Democratic landslide in November.
Trampling Out the Vintage: Cesar Chavez’s Legendary Strengths, and Weaknesses
Frank Bardacke has written the definitive biography of Cesar Chavez and a magnificent guide to the politics and sociology of the 1960s-80s.
Drugs ‘R’ Us: the American Way
Pharmaceutical companies exert their influence over Americans of all walks of life, creating a culture of drug profiteering.
“The Ides of March” Warns Us of Our Broken Political System
George Clooney’s new film takes us beyond school-taught political science and into the reality of murky deal-cutting arenas.
Cuban 5: A Judge Grants Dubious Probation
After ten years in prison, Rene Gonzalez is about to be free. But a stubborn judge wants him to remain in Miami with no protection from the Cuban exile terrorist groups there.
Thief in the Living Room: The Defense Department
Thanks to clever PR teams, the murderous and thieving excesses of the Pentagon continue to be spun as sacrifices worth of our national security.
Riots, Demonstrations and New Agencies of Change
An angry demonstration virus spreads to country after country in response to negligent and callous political leaders who have ignored the basic needs of their citizens.