Although Darfur has been a priority issue for both the Bush and Obama administrations and their European counterparts, Western efforts have not yielded a payoff in peace and well-being for the people of Darfur.
Los Angeles
A Curious Resignation at the Los Angeles Unified School District
Cheryl Dorsey: Since the District’s powerful administrators could not quiet me, I was sent to what most in the district refer to as “teacher jail” or in my case “investigator jail” and an LAPD-style task force was convened.
The Middle East
Massacre of Peaceful Gaza Demonstrators: An Israeli Crime Against Humanity
Kevin B. Anderson: Unprecedented character of Gaza massacre of March 30 shows utter depravity of Israeli government, but will not be able to break will of the Palestinian people.
Economic Issues
The Plutocrats’ Toxic Narrative: Lies, Half Truths and Bigotry in Service to Big Money
Mark Dempsey: America’s recent austerity is strictly optional. The U.S. has made money without limit to bail out banks and prosecute wars. Why not improve the infrastructure?