Younge reminds us of the meaning of King’s famous speech, and how it was not remembered until after his assassination. “I have a dream” evokes memories of Martin Luther King Jr.‘s iconic speech at the August 28, 1963, March on... Read More

At the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, John Carlos stood on the medalists’ podium and thrust his black-gloved fist into the air to make a political statement. Carlos, the bronze-medal winner in the 200-meter sprint, and... Read More

In "Hopes and Prospects", Noam Chomsky’s gritty, politically charged essays redefine the nature and practice of democracy in an increasingly unsteady world climate. Chomsky reinterprets the long held ideal that “expansion is the path... Read More

Anyone frustrated by the influence of conservative media outlets on American political life will be heartened by Amy Goodmans new book based on the last two years of broadcasts from her internationally-known radio show Democracy Now! The... Read More

Democracy. Usually the word brings to mind enthusiastic lines of citizens waiting patiently to vote and social programs designed with the best interests of the public-all of the public-in mind. With biting descriptions, endearing... Read More