An Insider’s View from Occupy Oakland
Robyn (who asked that her last name not be used) is a forty-year-old resident of Marin County, California, who is active in Occupy Oakland and Occupy Marin. In early December she spoke to the Humanist... Read More
What Exactly Does the Occupy Movement Want?
You say you want a revolution? Well, you know, we all want to change the world. …You say you got a real solution? Well, you know, we'd all love to see the plan. — Lennon/McCartney,... Read More
Tents or Tea?
Members of the Tea Party love to play dress-up, but not just in those cute costumes from the 1700s they gad about in. No, I mean the so-called Tea Party has been rather successful in... Read More
By the People, for the People
“Mic check!” calls out a young man from the bottom of the stairs at the southeast corner of Zuccotti Park, or “Liberty Square,” as it’s been called by the fans and residents of Occupy Wall... Read More
All Is Calm, All Is Bright
Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright… Silent night? Absolutely. Holy night? Nearly 2 billion people on the face of our planet would think so. It’s approaching midnight on Christmas Eve, and... Read More
The Body Business
Since 1971 Judy Norsigian has been part of the Boston Women’s Health Book Collective, also known by the name of its signature publication, Our Bodies, Ourselves (OBOS), and she currently serves as the organization’s executive... Read More
Biblical Scholarship and the Right to Know
Biblical scholar, author, and former born-again Christian Bart Ehrman is recognized as a preeminent expert in the field of biblical criticism. He has authored over twenty books on subjects ranging from theodicy and the problem... Read More
