Stories by Bruce A. Dixon

Bruce A. Dixon is managing editor at Black Agenda Report, and a state committee member of the Georgia Green Party. He lives and works near Marietta GA and can be contacted at bruce.dixon(at)blackagendareport.com.  subscribe to Bruce A. Dixon's feed

The Top 10 Things Black America Will Have To Show For 8 Years of President Obama -- None of Them Are Good

Posted on: Apr 30, 2013, Source: Black Agenda Report

In 2017, it will be routine for US presidents to unilaterally murder with or without announcement of cause anybody, anyplace on the planet within the reach of US drones, special operators and mercenaries.

Historic Georgia Inmate Strike: Prisoners Demand Human Rights, Education, Wages for Work

Posted on: Dec 17, 2010, Source: Black Agenda Report

Georgia prisoners have began a courageous, peaceful and nonviolent protest strike for educational opportunities, wages for their work, medical care and human rights.

Greedy Telecoms Are Using an African-American Front Group to Fight Net Neutrality

Posted on: Aug 23, 2010, Source: Black Agenda Report

The Alliance for Digital Equality claims to expand broadband to minority communities. In fact, they're a corporate lobbying entity that opposes policies that would do just that.

What If BP Were A Human Being?

Posted on: May 12, 2010, Source: Black Agenda Report

If BP were a person it would be a career criminal, a pathological liar and an international serial killer with a rap sheet several times the size of the Chicago Yellow Pages.

Digital TV: A Giveaway to Corporate Media

Posted on: Aug 28, 2008, Source: Black Agenda Report

The FCC hopes the public won't notice its generous gift to corporate broadcasters: thousands of new channels on publicly owned spectrum.

Grand Theft Digital: How Corporate Broadcasters Will Hijack Digital TV

Posted on: Jun 12, 2008, Source: Black Agenda Report

The switch to digital TV is essentially a $70 billion gift from taxpayers to broadcasters. So, what will we get in return?

It's Time To Demilitarize US Policy in Africa

Posted on: Feb 29, 2008, Source: Black Agenda Report

Since the end of the Cold War, the U.S. has fomented no less than fourteen wars in Africa -- enough is enough.

2008's Ten Worst Places to Be Black

Posted on: Feb 12, 2008, Source: Black Agenda Report

Sorry Obama, Black America is not "90 percent of the way" to equality.

Will Al Wynn Get His Comeuppance for His Corporate Fealty?

Posted on: Feb 8, 2008, Source: Black Agenda Report

Congressman and corporate tool Al Wynn faces off against progressive champion Donna Edwards in a hotly contested primary race.

Ten Reasons to Suspect "Save Darfur" is a PR Scam

Posted on: Nov 28, 2007, Source: Black Agenda Report

As the "Save Darfur" lobby grows in power, here are ten reasons to be more critical about the supposedly humanitarian mission.

Is Bill Gates Trying to Hijack Africa's Food Supply?

Posted on: Jun 3, 2007, Source: Black Agenda Report

Corporate foundations that have pledged millions believe that genetically altered crops will rescue Africa from endemic shortfalls in food production. Are they creating a 'green revolution' or hijacking the food supply?

The Black Stake in the Internet

Posted on: May 16, 2006, Source: The Black Commentator

Cheap, ubiquitous and comprehensive broadband access is as necessary to the economic well-being of African-American communities as good streets.

Andrew Young: Shameless Son

Posted on: Mar 5, 2006, Source: The Black Commentator

How could Andy Young, who used to walk with Dr. King, become a corporate shill for Wal-Mart?

Saved by the People -- Not by FEMA

Posted on: Sep 28, 2005, Source: The Black Commentator

Church groups and even ex-felons stepped up to help hurricane victims when the federal government abandoned them.