Where will these anti-Trump protests lead?
By SJ OttoI’m a little confused as to all the protesting across the USA over the election of Donald Trump for our president. I agree he is racist, misogynist and fascistic, but just how different is he...
View ArticleThe Peace and Social Justice Center's Annual Dinner —Maxine Phillips, editor...
Maxine Phillips, editor of Dissent Magazine, will be the speaker for The Peace and Social JusticeCenter's Annual Dinner. Her topic will be "No Safe Haven: Forced Migrations and US Immigration...
View ArticleDonald Trump's new cabinet—The Scum rises to the top—Despicable
By SJ OttoFor those who thought that maybe future Prez. Donald Trump isn't all that far to the right—Think again. Trump's appointments to cabinet positions amount to a 'who's who' of far-far-far to the...
View ArticleAnother Thanksgiving- more mythological fun
By SJ OttoToday, Thanksgiving is seen by many as a "politically incorrect" holiday. The pilgrim forefathers took advantage of the Indians. And some people believe that it is barbaric to plan a holiday...
View ArticleWater cannons fired at water protectors, of the protesters of Standing Rock...
FREEZING TEMPERATURES INJURE HUNDREDSThis protest has been going on now for several months. It has been largely ignored by the mainstream press. This is probably the most important protest movement of...
View ArticleBlack Friday—and buying lots and lots and lots of crap!
By SJ OttoWe stand on the edge of time for another Black Friday, a corporate consumer holiday designed to send the bold and adventurous, in the early morning hours of the day, to try and buy cheap...
View ArticleIt is time to seriously get rid of the Electoral College
By SJ OttoAcross the country people have been trying to reverse the election of Donald Trump to office. One way of doing this isan attempt to end the Electoral Collage. That would allow the election of...
View ArticleThe so called "experts" want to finish off the Democratic Party
By SJ OttoNow that the Democratic Party has been voted out of nearly every part of the country, members are getting advice from every corner of the country. For example:According to MARK LILLA of The...
View ArticleA few thoughts about Fidel Castro, who just died
By SJ OttoI was raised in an anti-communist household so when I first heard of Fidel Castro, he was described as a dictator. "He was against freedom and democracy. He had taken over Cubaand ruined it,"...
View ArticleBuy I Am Pol Pot for the holidays
As the holiday's approach many of you are looking for that perfact gift—one that is not just a lot of junk that no one really needs or wants. How about a book. And that brings me to I Am Pol Pot. Here...
View ArticleStop Donald Trump's conflicts of interest
From Common CauseSign the Petition to President-elect Donald TrumpPosted By: Common Cause (campaign leader)SIGN THE PETITION: Stop Donald Trump's conflicts of interestLast week Donald Trump told the...
View ArticlePeace and Social Justice Center's Annual Dinner—Maxine Phillips on...
By SJ OttoHow will President Elect Donald Trump affect the issues of immigration and how will we (activists) react to him—these questions that were raised by Maxine Phillips, former editor of Dissent...
View ArticleI’m celebrating the holidays this year—Winter Solstice
By SJ OttoIt is almost December 25, Christmas in this country, and as much as I love this festive season, I have to put up with those who have deemed themselves holy crusaders to keep Atheists and...
View ArticleSec. John Kerry says Donald Trump did not contact State Dept. before making...
From Daily Kos:Donald Trump has been on a dangerous, bumbling tour of calls and visits with world leaders—and he hasn’t even taken office yet. From praising Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte’s...
View ArticleReview—Memoirs of a Drugged-Up, Sex-Crazed Yippie
Review—By Tim PounceyKansas in the late 1970's was so different from today; the Sunflower State might as well have been located in Holland.Remember what it was like to share drugs with close friends...
View ArticleNOW endorsing the Women’s March on Washington
From NOW President Terry O'Neill: December 7, 2016Washington, DC - The National Organization for Women proudly endorses the Women’s March on Washington. On January 21, 2017, we will join with activists...
View ArticleGarrison Keillor: 'He will never be my president'—here's why
From Daily Kos:Entertainer, author and beloved NPR radio personality Garrison Keillor has had plenty to say about Donald Trump during and after Election Day. On November 10, an article about Keillor’s...
View ArticleKoch influence on WSU questioned at Faculty Senate, will be revisited
It is good and important to see that the Wichita State University Student newspaper, The Sunflower is calling the School administration on the influence of the Koch brothers, Charles and David. This...
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