By Benjamin Dangl Published on October 13, 2017 Source: Toward Freedom Mining lapis, a semi-precious stone, in Afghanistan. October 7th marked sixteen years since the start of the US War in Afghanistan – America’s longest war. In an effort to justify the continued and expanded presence of US troops in the country, President Trump is…
By Benjamin Dangl Published on September 22, 2017 Source: Toward Freedom American troops stand next to a burning oil well at the Rumayla oil fields March 27, 2003 in Rumayla, Iraq. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) Come you masters of war You that build all the guns You that build the death planes You that…
By Benjamin Dangl Published on April 28, 2016 Source: Toward Freedom A shift is happening outside the spotlight of the corporate media and our rigged political system. Socialism was the most looked-up word in the Webster dictionary last year. A recent poll conducted by Harvard says a majority of millennials do not support capitalism – and 48% believe healthcare is a…
By Benjamin Dangl Published on January 8, 2016 Source: Toward Freedom Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gave a campaign speech at the Flynn Theater in downtown Burlington, VT this evening. The event was greeted outside by boisterous protests which denounced Trump’s hate-filled campaign. Benjamin Dangl is the editor of the Burlington-based progressive news and analysis…