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The Death of Pensions

Mumia Abu-Jamal

With the judicial seal of approval of the United Airlines plan to ditch its pensions, comes another battle in the long war of capital against labor. By this attack on those who have spent their… Full Transcript

On The MOVE: Long Live John Africa

Mumia Abu-Jamal

If history teaches us anything it’s that war changes everything, for wars by their very nature are both external and internal affairs. The Civil War, the most violent war in U.S. history, brought us the… Full Transcript

Chaos In California

Mumia Abu-Jamal

Look at what you see in California. What is unmistakable is the aura of chaos, and I speak, not here, about the demonstrators. They are, in large part, reacting to government intrusion into their lives;… Full Transcript

Better Education in College Or Prison?

Joadanus Olivas

My name is Joandus Olivas, currently incarcerated. The question is whether you receive a better education in college or in prison. Which of the two ensures that for sure success later in life? Which of… Full Transcript

A Critique of Liberalism and Progressive Movements Pt. 2

Dontie Mitchell

So, the question was asked in my last commentary: why don’t we see liberals clamoring for comprehensive prison reform? That may not be entirely a fair question. I guess what I’m trying to say is… Full Transcript

Roy: Just a Good Ole Boy

Mumia Abu-Jamal

The stunning scandal surrounding Judge Roy Moore’s Senate campaign is a tale of power, not one of sex. Nothing so engages the news media like a sex scandal, for it’s a ratings bonanza! And although… Full Transcript

President Trump’s Game of Lies

Kerry “Shakaboona” Marshall

For ages politicians have used the art of deception on opponents and on the people. President Donald J. Trump is no exception to the rule. Since the beginning of the presidential elections, and now as… Full Transcript

The Politics of Oppression

Mumia Abu-Jamal

“The politics of oppression.” Most presidential elections concentrate on the candidates, their words, their position, and perhaps more importantly, their persona. Of course, we don’t really know these people, but thanks to modern communications, we… Full Transcript

Class War Gone Wild

Mumia Abu-Jamal

Class war gone wild. One way of looking at American politics is through the lens of class, an area that is generally regarded as impolite, a subject that good people don’t discuss. It’s because it’s… Full Transcript