Social Media, Autism and Performance
Andrew Lehman Clive Thompson's September Wired article, "The New Literacy," had me thinking several things. The article describes an academic's conclusion that there is a writing renaissance going on with astonishing increases in writing by students as… more »
Why U.S. Nukes Did Not Shorten the War with Japan
by Len Hart The Existentialist Cowboy U.S. President Harry Truman is said to have nuked Japan because he wanted an 'unconditional surrender'! In fact, he got nothing more than what had been offered prior to the use of two nuclear weapons first against… more »
HUNGER RIOTS THEN, MILLIONS MISERABLY HUNGRY NOW
Excerpted with minor edits by Carolyn Bennett Long lens of history frame a Revolution rising from misery, a relentless hunger amidst plenty. "The people had patiently endured misery and oppression under Louis XV. As soon as that King died in 1774, they… more »
Rush to Judgment: Talk Radio's 'Truth Detector' Blows a Fuse - Again
By Walter Brasch It wasn't unusual that Rush Limbaugh went ballistic on his show, Nov. 13. He does that several times a day. It wasn't unusual that he mixed a few facts with opinion and outright lies in his three-hour daily show. Fact checking for the… more »
| Voices |  |
FAIR USE NOTICE: This site contains copyrighted articles and information about environmental, political, human rights, economic, democratic, scientific, and social justice issues, etc. This news and information is displayed without profit for educational purposes, in accordance with, Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107 of the US Copyright Law. Thepeoplesvoice.org is a non-advocacy internet web site, edited by non-affiliated U.S. citizens. editor