We hear a lot about freedom and liberty. They are buzz words in American politics and society. But what do these words mean? According to the Oxford American dictionary liberty is “the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behavior, or political views.” Webster defines freedom…

A Vietnam war veteran recited the Pledge of Allegiance and gave a moving speech at the April 5 Hands Off protest in Moscow. He did not use the original version of the Pledge. I pledge allegiance – a promise of loyalty to the flag – 50 stars to represent each state and 13 stripes to…

I am concerned about the coming hard financial times. I’m concerned that democracy itself may be held responsible. I do not see how the USA’s isolationist policies can succeed for us working people, but I can see how the billionaire class will thrive because of a self-inflicted poor economy. I do not understand how so…