Chris Hedges

Christopher Hitchens is "Not Great"

Kabir Helminski | Posted 02.18.2012

Kabir Helminski

In presenting the secular rationalist versus the religious fanatic, Hitchens obscured the fact that the greatest slaughters of human history were not the result of religious wars, but the result of secular or non-religious ideologie

Amy Goodman On OWS: 'It's Already Changed So Many People'

The Huffington Post | Jack Mirkinson | Posted 12.26.2011

"Democracy Now" host Amy Goodman and progressive journalist Chris Hedges appeared on Tuesday's "Charlie Rose" to talk about the Occupy Wall Street mov...

Wall Street Occupennial, A Database Of Protest Art

Priscilla Frank | Posted 12.07.2011

For the past 3 weeks Occupy Wall Street (OWS) has shaken up our nation in what one protester called a "protest movement not seen in America since the ...

The New War of Independence -- Against Corporate Politics

Richard (RJ) Eskow | Posted 09.02.2011

Richard (RJ) Eskow

This July 4, politics is too important to be left to the politicians. The stakes are too high and the system is too broken. Citizen action is everyone's job now.

Anthony Weiner: Metaphor for How Sexual Selfishness Destroyed the Left's Agenda

Frank Schaeffer | Posted 08.07.2011

Frank Schaeffer

The Left won the culture wars. Porn is everywhere, and sex is deregulated. But so is Wall Street. Maybe it's time to re-regulate Wall Street and the banks, and reintroduce something shocking to progressive sensibilities -- a few taboos.

An American Prophet (Chris Hedges) Is Vindicated

Frank Schaeffer | Posted 05.25.2011

Frank Schaeffer

If Jesus ever actually showed up in America it would be our "Christians" who would shout him down -- if, that is, he talked about peace and the horror of an imperial nation addicted to war.

Chris Hedges, Huffington, and the Taste of Truth

Alison Rose Levy | Posted 05.25.2011

Alison Rose Levy

In his current blog in TruthDig, Chris Hedges comments on the Huffington Post's recent purchase by AOL, critiquing Huffington for pioneering the new i...

Echoes From Gettysburg: How Americans Embrace Incivility And Ignore The Poor

Richard T. Hughes | Posted 05.25.2011

Richard T. Hughes

In this second post in a three-part series on civility and the common good, we hear the voices of the two African Americans who gathered at the diner that day.

Fabricated Myths About War

Malou Innocent | Posted 05.25.2011

Malou Innocent

In these heady days of the holiday season, while you're buying your niece or nephew that last stocking stuffer or cavorting with co-workers at the annual holiday party, keep this striking image of war in mind.

The F Word: Ask, Tell, Don't Kill

Laura Flanders | Posted 05.25.2011

Laura Flanders

Last Thursday, 131 demonstrators -- many of them veterans -- were arrested outside of the White House, protesting war.

Stupid Politics From a Smart Administration

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 05.25.2011

Joseph A. Palermo

The Democratic Party lost its spine the moment it decided to cash in on corporate political money. If we don't reverse Citizens United and get the money out of our political system, progressive causes don't stand a chance.

Pessimism Porn

Anis Shivani | Posted 05.25.2011

Anis Shivani

Chris Hedges's new book, The Death of the Liberal Class (Nation Books, November, 2010) exemplifies the limits of the liberal elite in critiquing itsel...

Anis Shivani: The Most Anticipated Books For The Rest Of 2010

Anis Shivani | Posted 05.25.2011

Anis Shivani

From important new fiction by Jonathan Franzen and Yiyun Li to penetrating critiques of the current political situation by Matt Taibbi and Chris Hedges, there is a lot to look forward to from publishers at all levels for the rest of the summer and the fall.

"What Are You Reading?" Asked the LA Times Festival of Books

Linda Milazzo | Posted 05.25.2011

Linda Milazzo

In a city known for its Hollywood glitz and climate-friendly outdoor living, what many don't know about Los Angeles is how much it reveres its book festival.

Chris Hedges and the Left-Wing Attack on Liberals, Liberalism, and Barack Obama

Michael J.W. Stickings | Posted 05.25.2011

Michael J.W. Stickings

Yes, we liberals could and should be doing a lot more, and a lot better, but there's no reason we shouldn't be proud of our accomplishments, encouraged by our successes, and dedicated to our principles.

The 10 Best Books of 2009

Anis Shivani | Posted 05.25.2011

Anis Shivani

Anis Shivani picks his top 10 books for 2009.

What are the Wounds of War?

Lloyd I. Sederer, MD | Posted 05.25.2011

Lloyd I. Sederer, MD

Support for American soldiers is strong, though I have heard from military personnel that there are still moments when war returnees are vilified as soldiers, their being mistaken for war itself.

Believing We Can Build a Caring Economy

Dave Belden | Posted 05.25.2011

Dave Belden

What are we facing, doom or possibility of transformation? My reputation is for seeing the glass half full.

As the New Year Begins, Issues to Think More Deeply About

Danny Schechter | Posted 05.25.2011

Danny Schechter

The New Year may be here but last year's problems and crimes have stuck to our shoes and we can't seem to scrape them off. This was the least festive...

Dead Children In School Uniforms In Gaza City: A Nagging Thought About 'Collateral Damage'

Jesse Kornbluth | Posted 05.25.2011

Jesse Kornbluth

I wish I could parse the politics and figure out where I stand on this shiny new conflict, but I'm stuck on its opening act.

The Perfect Test That the Chicago Tribune Failed

Henryk A. Kowalczyk | Posted 05.25.2011

Henryk A. Kowalczyk

Over his long business career, Sam Zell has undoubtedly many times smirked at those who have reported failures whilst claiming, "It was not my fault." Now, Zell may well be smirking into the mirror.

Chris Hedges, Barack Obama and Psychological Evolution

Stephen C. Rose | Posted 11.17.2011

Stephen C. Rose

Chris Hedges is the author of War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning and American Fascists: The Christian Right and the War On America. Recently Hedges...