Archive | Portside

Why Climate Change Is Making Hurricanes Worse

October 12, 2018

Hurricanes are powered by large bodies of warm water, and climate change is warming the oceans

Is Ted Cruz "Tough As Texas"?

October 12, 2018

Is Ted Cruz really "Tough as Texas"? Hardly. Here's one Texan's take on that Ted Cruz fella... Directed by Richard Linklater. #ComeOnTed #FireTedCruz

Brazil is about to elect a new president during a turbulent period of political corruption and economic uncertainty. John Oliver urges the people of Brazil not to figuratively fingerbang their democracy.

I Shot the Sheriff | Playing For Change

October 12, 2018

We invite you to enjoy this classic Bob Marley song, "I Shot the Sheriff" performed live outside by Mermans Mosengo and Ali Boulala in the beautiful Kingdom of Bahrain.

Democalypse 2018 - Democrats Look for History-Making Victory in Georgia

October 12, 2018

Stacey Abrams takes on Brian Kemp in the race for Georgia’s governor, and Trevor and Roy Wood Jr. break down what each candidate brings to the table.

October 12, 2018

Friday Nite Videos | October 12, 2018

Portside

Democalypse 2018 - Democrats Look for History-Making Victory in Georgia. I Shot the Sheriff | Playing For Change. Brazilian Elections. Is Ted Cruz "Tough As Texas"? Why Climate Change Is Making Hurricanes Worse.

October 11, 2018

The Agony and the Destiny: Friedrich Nietzsche’s Descent Into Madness

Ray Monk New Statesman

Nietzsche was overlooked for most of his career. By the time his genius was discovered, his health had rapidly deteriorated.

October 11, 2018

Steelworkers Demand Their Share of New Profits

Carl Green Labor Tribune

US Steel uses new profits from tariffs to attack union rights and conditions. USW Local 1899 charges that the future of the union is at stake in contract negotiations.

October 11, 2018

Tidbits - Oct. 11, 2018 - Reader Comments: Debbie Ramirez; Millions Raised for Collins Opponent; Slang According to Kavanaugh; Van Dyke Verdict and CPAC; Pay to Protest?!?; Military-Industrial Complex; more....

Portside

Reader Comments: Debbie Ramirez Statement; Four Million Raised for Collins Opponent; High School Slang According to Kavanaugh; Van Dyke Verdict and CPAC; Housing; Trump Latest - Pay to Protest; Military-Industrial Complex; Announcements; and more....

October 11, 2018

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Responds to Her Critics

Raina Lipsitz The Nation

After a high-profile national tour, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defends her perceived missteps — and calls cynicism “the greatest enemy of the progressive left.”