"It's No Accident" is a political column by John Lacny, a progressive activist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. The title points to a fact that is more disturbing than the most diabolical conspiracy theory ever could be: the man-made evils of this world are not the result of happenstance, individual mistakes or even run-of-the-mill incompetence. Rather, they are the result of the ordinary workings of a fundamentally flawed social system, and can only be eliminated when that system is replaced in its entirety.

The column is supposed to appear weekly, but keep in mind that the author is not a professional writer, so at times its appearance may be erratic. Topics will sometimes involve local issues in the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and at other times will deal with issues of national or world significance. Progressive publications, websites, and the like are permitted to use the column for free so long as credit is given, but the author would appreciate a shout-out so that he can get an idea of just how much play his columns are getting (if any). Bourgeois news outlets are expected to compensate the author at union rates: since John Lacny currently earns no income from his writing, he is not a member of the National Writers Union, but he is not about to undercut people who make their living by writing.

These columns aim to be as radical as reality itself. Expect nothing less than ruthless criticism of all that exists.