Stanley Cohen: 2016 Person of the Year

Stanley Cohen was a bright silver lining in 2016 — and now in 2017. By simply being himself he bestows hope to the most fiendishly exploited  and he always buoys the spirits of his worldwide supporters. I flip the calendar back to 2015 and remember when Stanley spent 11/12ths of 2015 in the Canaan PA … Continue reading “Stanley Cohen: 2016 Person of the Year”

Chris Hedges Interviews Stanley Cohen

I now report back on my favorite human rights attorney (bar none), Stanley Cohen. I am here to put his name forward. A good place to start is his blog: Caged but Undaunted. Chris Hedges interviewed Stanley on RT last month and it’s posted at On Contact. So what’s new? Attica lives, written 4 days ago, is. Here … Continue reading “Chris Hedges Interviews Stanley Cohen”

Taking BDS Viral: Stanley Cohen OpEd

Just when will an article on Palestinian human rights ever go viral? My hope is NOW. It is not cheap to make all the news that’s fetid to print. You have to make it palatable while erroneous. American media giants are like Wonder Bread, not remotely wonderful but they knead a profit. What else matters? … Continue reading “Taking BDS Viral: Stanley Cohen OpEd”

Stanley Cohen in THE SHADOW

In America principles are goods placed on sale to the highest bidder. Career paths are paved with bricks forged by selling yourself out at every opportunity. Cash in your chips at the next square and move on to another chance for a sell-out. Guardians of integrity are rare beasts on our fruited plain. Experience has … Continue reading “Stanley Cohen in THE SHADOW”