On Monday two DemocracyNow producers, one Associated Press reporter, and the host for DemocracyNow, Amy Goodman, were arrested while covering the Republican National Convention in St. Paul. Beyond that, they are also being charged with crimes. Amy has already been charged with misdemeanor obstruction of a legal process and interference with a peace officer. Kouddous and Salazar, also from DemocracyNow, have pending charges against them.

I am sorry to say that this is complete bullshit. Arresting reporters for simply reporting is absolutely unacceptable. If you are arresting protesters for …

Imagine the day has come for the big announcement. Troops are on the border. The planes are in the air. The ships are just off the coast. It is today those of us from a county comprised of peace-loving citizens attacks another county on frivolous grounds. No it’s not the Iraqi’s we are after, it’s the Iranians. What could we hope to accomplish besides more death and turmoil?

Let’s dive into the minds of the great policy makers of this country. Not the president or the congress or even the senate, no no …