Dorothy Day: Change begins with oneself (repost)

Dandelion Salad Dorothy Day: journalist, Catholic activist, non-violent anarchist, Wobblie, succor to the poor of inner cities across America. Day willingly lived the fertile ground of voluntary poverty as a site of Love–the love she held for her God as well as the love (caritas) she expressed for her fellow man. … Read More via Dandelion [...]

Capitalism Is The Crisis with Chris Hedges, Derrick Jensen (2011; must-see)

with Chris Hedges Featured Writer Dandelion Salad August 10, 2011 CapitalismCrisis on Aug 9, 2011 Capitalism Is The Crisis: Radical Politics in the Age of Austerity examines the ideological roots of the “austerity” agenda and proposes revolutionary paths out of the current crisis. The film features original interviews with Chris Hedges, Derrick Jensen, Michael Hardt, Peter Gelderloos, Leo [...]

Farewell Content: Class Wars and Ass Wars By Gary Corseri

By Gary Corseri Featured Writer Dandelion Salad August 12, 2011 “Farewell the tranquil mind! Farewell content! Farewell the plumed troops and the big wars That make ambition virtue!” — William Shakespeare (Othello) “It would be supererogatory for me to list those areas in which thoughtful Americans feel that collapse is coming.” — Anthony Burgess, “Is America [...]

Our Red, White and Blue Dictatorship by Ed Dunphy

by Ed Dunphy Guest Writer Dandelion Salad August 12, 2011 In contemporary usage, dictatorship refers to an autocratic form of absolute rule by leadership unrestricted by law, constitutions, or other social and political factors within the state. This writer takes no satisfaction for this application. However if we take an honest look at the actions of [...]

Finian Cunningham: Kidnapping, Torture and Repression, interviewed by Tim Gatto + Bahrain: Shouting in the dark

with Timothy V. Gatto and Finian Cunningham Featured Writers Dandelion Salad 11 August, 2011 Blog Talk Radio Bahrain and America are the focus of Cunningham’s interview with the Progressive Left’s host Tim Gatto. (starts about 8:50 in)