Opinion

“Carancho”: Film noir that can’t get much darker

May 13, 2011

We know what corruption and film noir look like, though, and "Carancho" is a fine example.

Common and hip hop are as American as apple pie

May 13, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

Conservative media pundits and Republican extremists deliberately used Common's invitation by the White House to condemn the Obama administration.

What would U.S. socialism look like?

May 13, 2011 By Sam Webb

I am often asked thought-provoking questions about U.S. socialism and what it would look like. My reply is something like this.

Labor independence: Not much to do with a party label

May 12, 2011 By Scott Marshall

A recent article by Mike Elk illustrates what is wrong with too much of the left's thinking on labor today.

“Brothers of Bella”: vintage music with a red tinge

May 11, 2011 By Chris Elliott

Musically, "Brothers of Bella" is masterful, with rambunctious piano playing backed by accordion, bass, guitar, and drums. Yet the band doesn't stretch beyond the realm of classic music styles.