Of Weddings and Wedges Of Weddings and Wedges
In times like these, when many people's rights and benefits are shrinking, it's easy for the Right to set us at each other's throats. And if the past is any guide, that's just what...
Jun 17, 2008 / Laura Flanders
Russert (and a Million Others) RIP Russert (and a Million Others) RIP
If there was one topic that focused media attention this weekend, it was the death of one of the industry's own: Tim Russert. Russert's passing provoked praise and grief and mourni...
Jun 16, 2008 / Laura Flanders
Big Oil “Saved?” Big Oil “Saved?”
The Windfall Profits Tax Monster Is Back," so headlined the Houston Chronicle. The GOP's defeat of a bill that would have put a 25% excess, or "windfall" profits ta...
Jun 11, 2008 / Laura Flanders
Was Gloria Steinem Right? Was Gloria Steinem Right?
Want to see my two cents on the question of whether Gloria Steinem was right? This Saturday at the 2008 National Conference on Media Reform, Roberto Lovato and I were asked to comm...
Jun 9, 2008 / Laura Flanders
Stop the Next My Lai Stop the Next My Lai
The New York Times saw fit to mark the fifth anniversary of the US invasion by inviting nine "experts" including not one soldier to reflect on the conduct of the war and ...
Mar 17, 2008 / Laura Flanders
Talking to Nader Talking to Nader
The independent candidate discusses Obama, healthcare, and why the heck he's running.
Mar 7, 2008 / Feature / Laura Flanders
Raise the Bar Raise the Bar
Grassroots Democrats, parched for their party's attention, should play hardball with candidates on Iraq.
Feb 14, 2008 / Laura Flanders
Obama from Butte Obama from Butte
If Barack Obama's South Carolina win was a "black" thing, it's awfully strange how it's going down in Butte. US towns don't come much whiter or more hope-resistant than t...
Jan 29, 2008 / Laura Flanders
Grassroots Reseeded: Suites vs. Streets Grassroots Reseeded: Suites vs. Streets
This could be the year that Democrats finally let the people play a role in politics.
Jan 24, 2008 / Feature / Laura Flanders
What Would Jesus Buy? What Would Jesus Buy?
There is one thing the Church of Stop Shopping's Reverend Billy wants you to buy this season: a ticket to his new movie, "What Would Jesus Buy." Make that purchase now an...
Nov 20, 2007 / Laura Flanders