Pirate of the Caribbean

  Johnny Depp’s new movie, The Rum Diary certainly seems to be motivated by good intentions. It’s a homage to his late friend, gonzo journalist Hunter Thompson, and it replaces some of his… Read More →

Remembering Piri Thomas

I never really knew Piri at all although the one time I met him he was an incredibly generous spirit. It was one of the last times I read poetry on the Lower… Read More →

Jenny Absent From My Block

“Here…This is my world,” says J-Lo in the voiceover. “This place inspires me…to be tougher…to stay sharper…to think faster.” In other words, this is how the other 99 percent lives. With a little… Read More →

Geraldo Rivera and Boomer Betrayal

Geraldo Rivera was once a lawyer for the Young Lords but as we all know that was a long time ago. For many years he has been a moderate commentator on CNBC and… Read More →

Mic Check!

There’s no turning back now. Things are finally starting to happen The security state is too transparent to hold. As soon as the police led the marchers into the trap, the story came… Read More →