The consensual seduction of the mainstream media by and with the government is one of the most dangerous toxins at work in America today.

Plutocracy too long tolerated leaves democracy on the auction block, subject to the highest bidder.

The quality of democracy and the quality of journalism are deeply entwined.

In uniform patriotism can salute one flag only, embrace but the first circle of life - one's own land and tribe. In war that is necessary, in peace it is not enough.

For the first time in our history, ideology and theology hold a monopoly of power in Washington.

Our media and political system has turned into a mutual protection racket.

Capitalism is out of control, thanks in no small part to Citizens United, the Supreme Court decision which said that a corporation is a person, even though it doesn't eat, drink, make love, sing, raise children or take care of aging parents. You can't have a people's democracy as long as corporations are considered people.