Portside

The crisis in Venezuela is unlikely to be resolved soon. Public pressure for diplomacy, negotiations, an end to sanctions and other illegal, coercive measures; and in favor of cooperation with other governments who share those goals is needed.

The law in question has been on the books for more than a decade. It prohibits the United States from assisting any unit of a foreign security force that commits “gross violations” of human rights. But it has never been applied to Israel.

The journalist and TV show host, who died Sunday at the age of 88, made his mark on our society. He fought for the underdog. He did it with style and grace and a wonderful sense of humor. He changed my life and the lives of so many others.

Open to the Public? (1939), Dissin’ Freedom Democrats (1964), Voters Say ‘No’ to the Klan (1924), Starting a Revolution (1774), Broadway’s a Tough Place to Take a Break (1959), Protecting Miners’ Health (1969), A Setback for Civil Rights (1949)

William’s rise to power brought new means of exploitation and expropriation, by which the assets and rights of the common people were eroded and a massive concentration of wealth at the top end of the scale enabled.

20th century American Communist Party members were portrayed as the Red Menace, an enemy within. In reality, they were ordinary people with extraordinarily complex intellectual, political, social, and romantic lives that deserve to be chronicled.

Senator Ted Cruz's "No Tax on Tips Act" leaves out 95% of low- and moderate-Wage workers including 65% of tipped workers.

Mobilizing and energizing the base is the priority, not to be scorned.

Darwin had fretted for years about the cataclysm that his book’s publication would cause. In the U.S, one opponent loomed over others.

A look back to the days when the Anti-Nazi League and Rock Against Racism stood against the thugs of the National Front. There are important differences to the anti-racism battles of today, which calls for fresh thinking.