Stories by Howard Zinn
Have justifications for empire begun to lose their hold on our minds?
Posted on Apr 2, 2008
In today's climate of uncontrolled greed, it seems like a no-brainer to channel one of the most innovative programs in US history.
Posted on Mar 31, 2008
Is not nationalism -- that devotion to a flag, an anthem, a boundary so fierce it engenders mass murder -- one of the great evils of our time?
Posted on Jul 4, 2007
An excerpt from Howard Zinn's new book -- a collection of essays on history, class and the strength of ordinary citizens -- explores the unfair trial of Sacco and Vanzetti and the flawed justice system that still haunts us today.
Posted on May 3, 2007
Remembering our country's history of grassroots movements can energize calls for impeachment of Bush and Cheney.
Posted on Feb 3, 2007
The USA's massive military campaigns are both strategically ineffective and morally indefensible.
Posted on Sep 9, 2006
The Declaration of Independence gives us the true meaning of a patriot, someone who supports a country's ideals, not necessarily its government.
Posted on Jul 4, 2006
If Americans were more aware of how often our leaders have lied in order to wage war, would anyone have believed this president's justifications for attacking Iraq?
Posted on Apr 24, 2006
Opinion: When we shrink the wages and benefits of students and campus workers, the quality of education declines.
Posted on Mar 31, 2006
No matter who sits on the Supreme Court, it's up to citizens, not to judges, to create and preserve justice.
Posted on Nov 14, 2005
"I wanted, in writing 'A People's History,' to awaken a great consciousness of class conflict, racial injustice, sexual inequality, and national arrogance."
Posted on Nov 17, 2004
With the failure so obvious, and the president tripping over his words trying to pretend otherwise, it astonishes us that a majority of Americans believe the president has done "a good job" in the war on terrorism.
Posted on Oct 19, 2004
There is no such thing as a 'good war' – and no one understands that better than a soldier.
Posted on Jul 22, 2004
The debate over the war on Iraq is over geopolitics and strategy, not the truly important issue: human life.
Posted on Sep 9, 2002
America has been seriously, tragically deceived by the Bush administration's call for an endless war. It's time to strike back.
Posted on Feb 27, 2002
Foregoing white men as America's historical idols isn't just a matter of poltitical correctness. Howard Zinn comments on why yesterday's heroes should be pushed out of the spotlight in favor of the activists and civil rights leaders who fought against injustices our forefathers have caused.
Posted on Jul 25, 2000
