The Russian regime of Vladimir Putin has remained in power for twenty years. While the Russian state holds elections and pretends to be democratic, Vladimir Putin has ruled whether as president or from the behind the scenes, directing politicians he controls. But now,...
It recently became known that only 22 million of the 41 million vaccines given to states had been administered to patients. And although it’s true that there are some sections of the population that are wary of receiving the vaccine, many still want any protection...
James Mercer Langston Hughes was born February 1, 1902, in Joplin, Missouri, and died on May 22, 1967 in New York City. He gave us a treasure trove of poetry, eleven plays, and countless works of prose. His work gave a resonant voice of beauty and humanity to Black...
Joe Biden is pushing to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour, up from the current minimum of $7.25. While this is an improvement, it is completely inadequate. For a 40-hour work week, $15 per hour is equivalent to $31,200 per year. This is hardly a living...
In India, nearly two months after they started, massive protests against three agricultural “reform” laws continue unabated and even grew in the past week. The laws, passed in late September, eliminate rules about who farmers can trade with, allows private traders to...
