Machinima is? a) a technique for video production that progressives barely use; b) a German cyber-goth band; c) a name for pit-bull/doberman hybrids; d) videos produced using computer game engines. Recently climate blogger (and scientist) Michael Tobis posted “Dogs and Deniers,” a post illustrating the similarity between a particular Far Side cartoon and real life [...]
The privatization of these crucial social programs has resulted in a situation contradictory to the benefit of society. The rate of incarceration has increased five fold during the same period that the cost of a post secondary education has increased threefold, and all for profit. America’s educational system and technological advances have declined over the same period that the county’s prison population has expanded. These results have benefited private interests while causing lasting and possibly irreparable damage to the nation and it’s citizens.
Autocratic governments across the Middle-East are watching the events, quickly unfolding in Tunisia after the toppling of Ben Ali by a popular uprising, with anxiety and fear. In Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Syria, Yemen, Libya and even the Emirates and Saudi Arabia, the Arab autocratic rulers have a new fear: a popular uprising from their [...]
“The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929- April 4, 1968) His voice still calls for change, hope and perseverance. Let’s always remember Dr. King’s legacy and heed his clarion call for action.
I know some people think historical dramas are little more than pretentious snooze fests. But “The King’s Speech” will likely challenge such notions. Hear me out. Yes, Tom Hooper’s film is a period piece in the grand tradition, stylish and very British, indeed. But it is also one of the most deeply moving character portraits [...]
