David Swanson

Glenn Beck's Book Bumped From Amazon #1 by Progressive's First Book

Rob Kall | Posted 10.17.2009 | Media


Rob Kall

Daybreak was written by first time author and progressive activist David Swanson.

David Swanson's Daybreak Is Chart-Topping Inspiration

Linda Milazzo | Posted 10.16.2009 | Entertainment


Linda Milazzo

A journey through Daybreak is an educational awakening, and an alert to the misdeeds of those we've elected. It's a clarification of why these deeds are wrong, why they must be challenged, and how they can be changed.

Don Lemon & CNN: No to "Real Americans," Yes to Real Journalism!

Linda Milazzo | Posted 09.18.2009 | Media


Linda Milazzo

Can anyone tell me of any wall to wall on-site coverage of peace movement events over the past six years where the corporate press offered extensive air-time to listen to progressive leaders? I don't recall that ever happening. Do you?

Take Action: Demand an Exit Strategy in Afghanistan

ZP Heller | Posted 07.25.2009 | Politics


ZP Heller

As Congress prepares to authorize $550 billion in military spending -- more than Bush ever requested -- Rep. Jim McGovern is proposing a bill that requires an exit strategy.

Why I Criticized Code Pink

Jeff Norman | Posted 06.18.2009 | Politics


Jeff Norman

Many activists are more concerned with feeling good about themselves than being effective.

What if Instead of the Nuremberg Trials There Was Only a Truth Commission?

Jeremy Scahill | Posted 05.29.2009 | Politics


Jeremy Scahill

As some liberals make the case against a Special Prosecutor, the lawyers who fought for the release of the torture memos push back and explain why prosecutions are the only response.

Impeach Bybee: The Growing Movement to Unseat Bush Torture Lawyer Turned Federal Judge

Jeremy Scahill | Posted 05.21.2009 | Politics


Jeremy Scahill

The UN has indicated that Obama's refusal to prosecute torturers may be a violation of International law.