I was in high school and 9/11 happened. My boyfriend joined the army and I was extremely disgusted with this war fervour.

Somehow the government has convinced the American people that using tear gas is perfectly harmless, despite stark evidence to the contrary.

The only reason an empire ever fights wars is to maintain empire.

Art became my therapy. It's an amazing outlet.

I don't even think about tomorrow. I just live today speaking the truth.

The alternative to the corporate media is a renaissance of citizen journalism emerging around world - exploring the different avenues that do exist, like podcasts, to tell whatever story you want to tell.

Military intervention is never the answer.

I can't stress enough how strongly I am against any state intervention in a sovereign nation's affairs.

The majority of the wealth of human knowledge is owned by a few publishing companies that hoard information and make billions off licensing fees, although most scholarly articles and journals are paid for by taxpayers through government grants.

The stream of empty platitudes ordering troop worship is especially ironic considering the abysmal treatment veterans receive once they return home.