“Never pick a fight with someone who buys ink by the barrel,” Mark Twain advised. In 1975, a hard-nosed union did just that – and lost.
As Uber’s Troubles Grow, Post Fails to Disclose Owner’s Ties to Ride-Hailing Giant
A review of Washington Post articles on Uber from this year—during which damning revelations about the company came in waves—shows that the paper is informing readers infrequently, and not at all in the past four months, that Post owner Jeff Bezos was, and presumably still is, an Uber investor.
If You Saw Uber’s CEO Testify Before the DC Council, His Downfall May Come as No Surprise
Travis Kalanick is out… For many Kalanick’s sudden departure may come as a shock. But for those who watched him testify before the DC Council five years ago, the only wonder may be that he lasted this long.
How Change Happens: 18 Acts of Resistance
Professionally, Wolf is a storyteller; she’s also a keen listener. And from 2010-2015 she carved out time to hear the stories of regular people – from different walks of life and parts of the globe – who, despite serious challenges, evolve into troublemakers of the best kind.
We May Be Headed to War. Thank the Media.
The media has boxed President Trump into a corner and his only way out may be through war.
A Must-Read in Trying Times: Chomsky’s ‘Requiem for the American Dream’
Hopefully we’ll make it out the other side of Trump’s presidency, but it’s by no means a sure thing. The risks are hard to overstate. While many books attempt to explain how we got to this political moment, Noam Chomsky’s latest, Requiem for the American Dream, provides necessary historical context.
Push for War Highlights Need for Independent Media
If the corporations that own the media profit from war, we’re unlikely to see peace. That’s what Lewis Hill foresaw. It’s what led him to create the independent, listener-sponsored Pacifica Radio.
Backed by $10 million in ‘Dark Money,’ Gorsuch Claims He’s Apolitical
In hours of testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Judge Neil Gorsuch, President Trump’s pick for the Supreme Court, repeatedly claimed to be above the political fray. Yet as he ducked senators’ questions, a multi-million dollar campaign backing Gorsuch’s nomination was underway.
The Democrats and The Resistance
Donald Trump is president and Republicans control just about everything. Meanwhile Democratic Party leaders who paved the way for this Republican resurgence seem to view themselves as natural leaders in the fight against Trump, known as the “Resistance.” But are they up to the challenge?
Like Bulls In A China Shop, Trump And Netanyahu Abandon Two-State Solution
The bullying and boasting that brought electoral success to Donald Trump may prove disastrous for the Middle East.
Growing Resistance Says No to Betsy DeVos
It’s going to be a long night for Senate Democrats. Responding to a growing number of Americans upset at Trump’s pick for education secretary, Democrats are holding the Senate floor throughout the night and into the morning, as they try to convince one more Republican to switch their vote.
Trump Cabinet Picks Draw Protests
“Senators, your duty is clear.” Heads and cell phones turned as James Burch, an organizer from San Francisco, interrupted the confirmation hearing for Trump’s pick for secretary of state. “You must reject Rex Tillerson,” Burch said as he was forcefully removed from the Senate hearing.